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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.48, 1,899.42 and 787.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.48, 1,899.42 and 787.16 is: 1,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.48 : 1,899.42 = 787.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.48/1,899.42 = 787.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.48x = 1,899.42 × 787.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.48x = 1,495,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,147.45/1,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.21

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