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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.55, 1,899.60 and 787.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.55, 1,899.60 and 787.07 is: 1,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.55 : 1,899.60 = 787.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.55/1,899.60 = 787.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.55x = 1,899.60 × 787.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.55x = 1,495,108.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,108.67/1,376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.13

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