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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.51, 1,896.75 and 785.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.51, 1,896.75 and 785.01 is: 1,083.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.51 : 1,896.75 = 785.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.51/1,896.75 = 785.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.51x = 1,896.75 × 785.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.51x = 1,488,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,967.72/1,374.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.27

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