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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.04, 1,399.44 and 874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.04, 1,399.44 and 874.56 is: 1,205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.04 : 1,399.44 = 874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.04/1,399.44 = 874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.04x = 1,399.44 × 874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.04x = 1,223,894.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,894.25/1,015.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.76

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