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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.04, 2,062.41 and 1,007.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.04, 2,062.41 and 1,007.79 is: 1,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.04 : 2,062.41 = 1,007.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.04/2,062.41 = 1,007.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.04x = 2,062.41 × 1,007.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.04x = 2,078,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,465.86/1,374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.67

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