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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.70, 1,897.07 and 753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.70, 1,897.07 and 753.70 is: 1,040.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.70 : 1,897.07 = 753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.70/1,897.07 = 753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.70x = 1,897.07 × 753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.70x = 1,429,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,821.66/1,374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.10

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