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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.84, 1,898.64 and 786.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.84, 1,898.64 and 786.36 is: 1,085.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.84 : 1,898.64 = 786.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.84/1,898.64 = 786.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.84x = 1,898.64 × 786.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.84x = 1,493,014.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,014.55/1,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.17

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