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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.12, 2,063.97 and 1,213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.12, 2,063.97 and 1,213.23 is: 1,822.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.12 : 2,063.97 = 1,213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.12/2,063.97 = 1,213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.12x = 2,063.97 × 1,213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.12x = 2,504,070.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,070.32/1,374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.31

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