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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.89, 1,900.07 and 787.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.89, 1,900.07 and 787.39 is: 1,086.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.89 : 1,900.07 = 787.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.89/1,900.07 = 787.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.89x = 1,900.07 × 787.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.89x = 1,496,086.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,086.62/1,376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.57

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