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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.66, 1,895.94 and 932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.66, 1,895.94 and 932.40 is: 1,285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.66 : 1,895.94 = 932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.66/1,895.94 = 932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.66x = 1,895.94 × 932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.66x = 1,767,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,774.46/1,374.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.97

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