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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.02, 1,898.67 and 786.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.02, 1,898.67 and 786.34 is: 1,085.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.02 : 1,898.67 = 786.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.02/1,898.67 = 786.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.02x = 1,898.67 × 786.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.02x = 1,493,000.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,000.17/1,376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.01

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