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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.83, 1,902.44 and 819.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.83, 1,902.44 and 819.07 is: 1,130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.83 : 1,902.44 = 819.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.83/1,902.44 = 819.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.83x = 1,902.44 × 819.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.83x = 1,558,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,228.82/1,378.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.11

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