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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.33, 1,898.88 and 778.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.33, 1,898.88 and 778.74 is: 1,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.33 : 1,898.88 = 778.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.33/1,898.88 = 778.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.33x = 1,898.88 × 778.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.33x = 1,478,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,740.41/1,376.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.41

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