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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.16, 1,899.26 and 786.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.16, 1,899.26 and 786.75 is: 1,085.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.16 : 1,899.26 = 786.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.16/1,899.26 = 786.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.16x = 1,899.26 × 786.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.16x = 1,494,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,242.81/1,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.81

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