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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.79, 1,900.03 and 787.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.79, 1,900.03 and 787.33 is: 1,086.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.79 : 1,900.03 = 787.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.79/1,900.03 = 787.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.79x = 1,900.03 × 787.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.79x = 1,495,945.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,945.87/1,376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.54

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