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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.76, 1,897.14 and 785.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.76, 1,897.14 and 785.26 is: 1,083.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.76 : 1,897.14 = 785.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.76/1,897.14 = 785.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.76x = 1,897.14 × 785.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.76x = 1,489,738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,738.67/1,374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.64

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