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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.75, 1,899.87 and 787.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.75, 1,899.87 and 787.16 is: 1,086.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.75 : 1,899.87 = 787.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.75/1,899.87 = 787.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.75x = 1,899.87 × 787.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.75x = 1,495,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,501.67/1,376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.26

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