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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.27, 1,899.35 and 786.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.27, 1,899.35 and 786.83 is: 1,085.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.27 : 1,899.35 = 786.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.27/1,899.35 = 786.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.27x = 1,899.35 × 786.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.27x = 1,494,452.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,452.13/1,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.88

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