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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.81, 1,900.65 and 787.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.81, 1,900.65 and 787.23 is: 1,086.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.81 : 1,900.65 = 787.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.81/1,900.65 = 787.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.81x = 1,900.65 × 787.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.81x = 1,496,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,248.70/1,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.75

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