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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.14, 1,897.69 and 745.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.14, 1,897.69 and 745.69 is: 1,029.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.14 : 1,897.69 = 745.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.14/1,897.69 = 745.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.14x = 1,897.69 × 745.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.14x = 1,415,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,088.20/1,375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.05

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