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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.76, 1,897.58 and 982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.76, 1,897.58 and 982.92 is: 1,356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.76 : 1,897.58 = 982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.76/1,897.58 = 982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.76x = 1,897.58 × 982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.76x = 1,865,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,169.33/1,374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.72

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