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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.69, 1,897.17 and 785.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.69, 1,897.17 and 785.25 is: 1,083.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.69 : 1,897.17 = 785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.69/1,897.17 = 785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.69x = 1,897.17 × 785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.69x = 1,489,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,752.74/1,374.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.70

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