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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.71, 1,900.19 and 787.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.71, 1,900.19 and 787.58 is: 1,087.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.71 : 1,900.19 = 787.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.71/1,900.19 = 787.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.71x = 1,900.19 × 787.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.71x = 1,496,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,552.45/1,376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.05

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