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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.77, 1,904.42 and 976.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.77, 1,904.42 and 976.82 is: 1,347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.77 : 1,904.42 = 976.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.77/1,904.42 = 976.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.77x = 1,904.42 × 976.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.77x = 1,860,261.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,261.14/1,380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.27

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