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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.49, 1,896.74 and 785.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.49, 1,896.74 and 785.21 is: 1,083.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.49 : 1,896.74 = 785.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.49/1,896.74 = 785.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.49x = 1,896.74 × 785.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.49x = 1,489,335.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,335.29/1,374.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.56

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