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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.90, 1,899.81 and 787.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.90, 1,899.81 and 787.34 is: 1,086.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.90 : 1,899.81 = 787.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.90/1,899.81 = 787.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.90x = 1,899.81 × 787.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.90x = 1,495,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,796.41/1,376.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.35

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