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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.12, 1,466.16 and 874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.12, 1,466.16 and 874.28 is: 1,208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.12 : 1,466.16 = 874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.12/1,466.16 = 874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.12x = 1,466.16 × 874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.12x = 1,281,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,834.36/1,061.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.00

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