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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.87, 2,061.90 and 758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.87, 2,061.90 and 758.88 is: 1,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.87 : 2,061.90 = 758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.87/2,061.90 = 758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.87x = 2,061.90 × 758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.87x = 1,564,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,734.67/1,374.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.10

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