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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.18, 1,895.93 and 784.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.18, 1,895.93 and 784.74 is: 1,082.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.18 : 1,895.93 = 784.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.18/1,895.93 = 784.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.18x = 1,895.93 × 784.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.18x = 1,487,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,812.11/1,374.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.69

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