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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.14, 2,051.08 and 1,264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.14, 2,051.08 and 1,264.34 is: 1,887.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.14 : 2,051.08 = 1,264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.14/2,051.08 = 1,264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.14x = 2,051.08 × 1,264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.14x = 2,593,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,262.49/1,374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.19

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