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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.67, 1,899.65 and 787.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.67, 1,899.65 and 787.24 is: 1,086.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.67 : 1,899.65 = 787.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.67/1,899.65 = 787.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.67x = 1,899.65 × 787.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.67x = 1,495,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,490.15/1,376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.31

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