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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.54, 1,896.86 and 815.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.54, 1,896.86 and 815.28 is: 1,125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.54 : 1,896.86 = 815.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.54/1,896.86 = 815.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.54x = 1,896.86 × 815.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.54x = 1,546,478.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,478.80/1,374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.09

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