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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.43, 1,899.45 and 778.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.43, 1,899.45 and 778.92 is: 1,074.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.43 : 1,899.45 = 778.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.43/1,899.45 = 778.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.43x = 1,899.45 × 778.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.43x = 1,479,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,519.59/1,376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.90

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