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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.29, 1,896.36 and 814.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.29, 1,896.36 and 814.79 is: 1,124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.29 : 1,896.36 = 814.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.29/1,896.36 = 814.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.29x = 1,896.36 × 814.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.29x = 1,545,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,135.16/1,374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.32

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