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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.70, 1,554.99 and 874.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.70, 1,554.99 and 874.10 is: 1,311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.70 : 1,554.99 = 874.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.70/1,554.99 = 874.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.70x = 1,554.99 × 874.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.70x = 1,359,216.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,216.76/1,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.10

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