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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.35, 1,899.30 and 786.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.35, 1,899.30 and 786.85 is: 1,085.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.35 : 1,899.30 = 786.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.35/1,899.30 = 786.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.35x = 1,899.30 × 786.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.35x = 1,494,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,464.21/1,376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.82

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