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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.54, 1,899.48 and 786.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.54, 1,899.48 and 786.92 is: 1,085.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.54 : 1,899.48 = 786.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.54/1,899.48 = 786.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.54x = 1,899.48 × 786.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.54x = 1,494,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,738.80/1,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.87

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