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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.26, 1,376.10 and 786.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.26, 1,376.10 and 786.48 is: 1,181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.26 : 1,376.10 = 786.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.26/1,376.10 = 786.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.26x = 1,376.10 × 786.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.26x = 1,082,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,275.13/916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.19

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