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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.01, 1,898.87 and 786.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.01, 1,898.87 and 786.53 is: 1,085.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.01 : 1,898.87 = 786.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.01/1,898.87 = 786.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.01x = 1,898.87 × 786.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.01x = 1,493,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,518.22/1,376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.40

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