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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.22, 1,895.96 and 784.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.22, 1,895.96 and 784.34 is: 1,082.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.22 : 1,895.96 = 784.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.22/1,895.96 = 784.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.22x = 1,895.96 × 784.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.22x = 1,487,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,077.27/1,374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.12

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