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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.89, 1,897.58 and 932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.89, 1,897.58 and 932.50 is: 1,287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.89 : 1,897.58 = 932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.89/1,897.58 = 932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.89x = 1,897.58 × 932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.89x = 1,769,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,479.20/1,374.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.00

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