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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.23, 1,899.37 and 1,134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.23, 1,899.37 and 1,134.69 is: 1,691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.23 : 1,899.37 = 1,134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.23/1,899.37 = 1,134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.23x = 1,899.37 × 1,134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.23x = 2,155,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,196.15/1,274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.37

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