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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.09, 1,895.70 and 814.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.09, 1,895.70 and 814.35 is: 1,123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.09 : 1,895.70 = 814.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.09/1,895.70 = 814.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.09x = 1,895.70 × 814.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.09x = 1,543,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,763.30/1,374.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.48

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