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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.32, 2,057.97 and 757.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.32, 2,057.97 and 757.36 is: 1,134.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.32 : 2,057.97 = 757.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.32/2,057.97 = 757.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.32x = 2,057.97 × 757.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.32x = 1,558,629.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,629.57/1,374.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.11

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