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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.74, 1,896.28 and 1,076.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.74, 1,896.28 and 1,076.45 is: 1,483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.74 : 1,896.28 = 1,076.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.74/1,896.28 = 1,076.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.74x = 1,896.28 × 1,076.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.74x = 2,041,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,238.43/1,375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.74

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