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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.02, 1,899.82 and 787.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.02, 1,899.82 and 787.14 is: 1,085.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.02 : 1,899.82 = 787.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.02/1,899.82 = 787.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.02x = 1,899.82 × 787.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.02x = 1,495,424.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,424.31/1,377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.99

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