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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376, 1,898.82 and 786.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376, 1,898.82 and 786.50 is: 1,085.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376 : 1,898.82 = 786.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376/1,898.82 = 786.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376x = 1,898.82 × 786.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376x = 1,493,421.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,421.93/1,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.34

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