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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.81, 1,897.24 and 745.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.81, 1,897.24 and 745.34 is: 1,028.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.81 : 1,897.24 = 745.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.81/1,897.24 = 745.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.81x = 1,897.24 × 745.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.81x = 1,414,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,088.86/1,374.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.57

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