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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.34, 1,899.70 and 787.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.34, 1,899.70 and 787.06 is: 1,086.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.34 : 1,899.70 = 787.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.34/1,899.70 = 787.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.34x = 1,899.70 × 787.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.34x = 1,495,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,177.88/1,376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.34

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