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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.43, 1,899.54 and 787.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.43, 1,899.54 and 787.08 is: 1,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.43 : 1,899.54 = 787.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.43/1,899.54 = 787.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.43x = 1,899.54 × 787.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.43x = 1,495,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,089.94/1,376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.21

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