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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.71, 1,897.13 and 777.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.71, 1,897.13 and 777.09 is: 1,072.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.71 : 1,897.13 = 777.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.71/1,897.13 = 777.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.71x = 1,897.13 × 777.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.71x = 1,474,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,242.69/1,374.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.40

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