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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.07, 1,900.33 and 787.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.07, 1,900.33 and 787.57 is: 1,086.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.07 : 1,900.33 = 787.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.07/1,900.33 = 787.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.07x = 1,900.33 × 787.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.07x = 1,496,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,636.18/1,377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.83

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