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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.78, 1,897.02 and 785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.78, 1,897.02 and 785.28 is: 1,083.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.78 : 1,897.02 = 785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.78/1,897.02 = 785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.78x = 1,897.02 × 785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.78x = 1,489,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,691.87/1,374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.59

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