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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.93, 1,897.41 and 753.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.93, 1,897.41 and 753.93 is: 1,040.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.93 : 1,897.41 = 753.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.93/1,897.41 = 753.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.93x = 1,897.41 × 753.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.93x = 1,430,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,514.32/1,374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.43

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