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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.68, 1,442.43 and 874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.68, 1,442.43 and 874.90 is: 1,206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.68 : 1,442.43 = 874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.68/1,442.43 = 874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.68x = 1,442.43 × 874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.68x = 1,261,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,986.27/1,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.85

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