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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.54, 1,374.49 and 786.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.54, 1,374.49 and 786.37 is: 1,180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.54 : 1,374.49 = 786.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.54/1,374.49 = 786.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.54x = 1,374.49 × 786.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.54x = 1,080,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,857.70/915.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.57

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