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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.40, 1,899.12 and 786.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.40, 1,899.12 and 786.84 is: 1,085.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.40 : 1,899.12 = 786.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.40/1,899.12 = 786.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.40x = 1,899.12 × 786.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.40x = 1,494,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,303.58/1,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.66

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