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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.06, 1,898.70 and 786.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.06, 1,898.70 and 786.56 is: 1,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.06 : 1,898.70 = 786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.06/1,898.70 = 786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.06x = 1,898.70 × 786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.06x = 1,493,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,441.47/1,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.30

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