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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.17, 1,898.94 and 786.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.17, 1,898.94 and 786.58 is: 1,085.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.17 : 1,898.94 = 786.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.17/1,898.94 = 786.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.17x = 1,898.94 × 786.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.17x = 1,493,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,668.23/1,376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.38

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