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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.75, 1,899.90 and 787.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.75, 1,899.90 and 787.25 is: 1,086.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.75 : 1,899.90 = 787.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.75/1,899.90 = 787.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.75x = 1,899.90 × 787.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.75x = 1,495,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,686.78/1,376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.39

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