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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.51, 1,899.54 and 787.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.51, 1,899.54 and 787.10 is: 1,086.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.51 : 1,899.54 = 787.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.51/1,899.54 = 787.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.51x = 1,899.54 × 787.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.51x = 1,495,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,118.44/1,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.17

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