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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.30, 1,895.64 and 814.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.30, 1,895.64 and 814.34 is: 1,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.30 : 1,895.64 = 814.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.30/1,895.64 = 814.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.30x = 1,895.64 × 814.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.30x = 1,543,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,686.00/1,374.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.25

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