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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.04, 1,900.32 and 787.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.04, 1,900.32 and 787.57 is: 1,086.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.04 : 1,900.32 = 787.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.04/1,900.32 = 787.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.04x = 1,900.32 × 787.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.04x = 1,496,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,635.02/1,377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.85

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