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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.66, 2,059.56 and 911.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.66, 2,059.56 and 911.34 is: 1,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.66 : 2,059.56 = 911.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.66/2,059.56 = 911.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.66x = 2,059.56 × 911.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.66x = 1,876,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,959.41/1,374.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.40

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