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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.70, 2,062.52 and 757.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.70, 2,062.52 and 757.62 is: 1,136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.70 : 2,062.52 = 757.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.70/2,062.52 = 757.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.70x = 2,062.52 × 757.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.70x = 1,562,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,606.40/1,374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.69

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