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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.37, 1,897.49 and 954.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.37, 1,897.49 and 954.59 is: 1,317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.37 : 1,897.49 = 954.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.37/1,897.49 = 954.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.37x = 1,897.49 × 954.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.37x = 1,811,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,317.88/1,374.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.93

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