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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.60, 1,899.70 and 747.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.60, 1,899.70 and 747.14 is: 1,031.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.60 : 1,899.70 = 747.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.60/1,899.70 = 747.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.60x = 1,899.70 × 747.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.60x = 1,419,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,341.86/1,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.05

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