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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286, 1,929 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286, 1,929 and 374 is: 561

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286 : 1,929 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286/1,929 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286x = 1,929 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286x = 721,446
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,446/1,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561

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