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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.67, 1,900.47 and 787.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.67, 1,900.47 and 787.11 is: 1,086.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.67 : 1,900.47 = 787.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.67/1,900.47 = 787.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.67x = 1,900.47 × 787.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.67x = 1,495,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,878.94/1,376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.59

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