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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.56, 1,896.96 and 753.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.56, 1,896.96 and 753.56 is: 1,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.56 : 1,896.96 = 753.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.56/1,896.96 = 753.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.56x = 1,896.96 × 753.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.56x = 1,429,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,473.18/1,374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.95

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