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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.04, 1,901.16 and 788.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.04, 1,901.16 and 788.26 is: 1,087.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.04 : 1,901.16 = 788.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.04/1,901.16 = 788.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.04x = 1,901.16 × 788.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.04x = 1,498,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,604.44/1,378.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.49

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