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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.74, 1,898.19 and 786.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.74, 1,898.19 and 786.06 is: 1,084.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.74 : 1,898.19 = 786.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.74/1,898.19 = 786.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.74x = 1,898.19 × 786.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.74x = 1,492,091.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,091.23/1,375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.57

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