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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.10, 1,898.95 and 786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.10, 1,898.95 and 786.60 is: 1,085.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.10 : 1,898.95 = 786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.10/1,898.95 = 786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.10x = 1,898.95 × 786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.10x = 1,493,714.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,714.07/1,376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.47

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