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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.07, 1,898.98 and 786.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.07, 1,898.98 and 786.95 is: 1,085.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.07 : 1,898.98 = 786.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.07/1,898.98 = 786.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.07x = 1,898.98 × 786.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.07x = 1,494,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,402.31/1,376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.99

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