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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.43, 1,529.15 and 874.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.43, 1,529.15 and 874.25 is: 1,311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.43 : 1,529.15 = 874.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.43/1,529.15 = 874.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.43x = 1,529.15 × 874.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.43x = 1,336,859.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,859.39/1,019.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.38

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