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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.06, 1,893.36 and 1,225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.06, 1,893.36 and 1,225.11 is: 1,688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.06 : 1,893.36 = 1,225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.06/1,893.36 = 1,225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.06x = 1,893.36 × 1,225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.06x = 2,319,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,574.27/1,374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.12

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