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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.64, 1,899.74 and 747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.64, 1,899.74 and 747.16 is: 1,031.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.64 : 1,899.74 = 747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.64/1,899.74 = 747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.64x = 1,899.74 × 747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.64x = 1,419,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,406.86/1,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.07

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