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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874.49, 2,812.34 and 900.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874.49, 2,812.34 and 900.66 is: 1,351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874.49 : 2,812.34 = 900.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874.49/2,812.34 = 900.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874.49x = 2,812.34 × 900.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874.49x = 2,532,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,962.14/1,874.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.28

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