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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.73, 1,900.08 and 787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.73, 1,900.08 and 787.50 is: 1,086.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.73 : 1,900.08 = 787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.73/1,900.08 = 787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.73x = 1,900.08 × 787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.73x = 1,496,313
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,313/1,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.86

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