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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.81, 1,896.59 and 814.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.81, 1,896.59 and 814.89 is: 1,124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.81 : 1,896.59 = 814.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.81/1,896.59 = 814.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.81x = 1,896.59 × 814.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.81x = 1,545,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,508.15/1,374.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.16

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