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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.98, 1,897.49 and 754.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.98, 1,897.49 and 754.02 is: 1,040.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.98 : 1,897.49 = 754.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.98/1,897.49 = 754.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.98x = 1,897.49 × 754.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.98x = 1,430,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,745.41/1,374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.56

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