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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.78, 1,898.32 and 786.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.78, 1,898.32 and 786.10 is: 1,084.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.78 : 1,898.32 = 786.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.78/1,898.32 = 786.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.78x = 1,898.32 × 786.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.78x = 1,492,269.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,269.35/1,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.67

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