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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.65, 1,898.97 and 1,108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.65, 1,898.97 and 1,108.70 is: 1,531.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.65 : 1,898.97 = 1,108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.65/1,898.97 = 1,108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.65x = 1,898.97 × 1,108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.65x = 2,105,388.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,388.04/1,374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.58

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