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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.62, 1,900.06 and 787.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.62, 1,900.06 and 787.49 is: 1,086.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.62 : 1,900.06 = 787.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.62/1,900.06 = 787.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.62x = 1,900.06 × 787.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.62x = 1,496,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,278.25/1,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.92

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