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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.13, 1,639.82 and 874.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.13, 1,639.82 and 874.74 is: 1,309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.13 : 1,639.82 = 874.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.13/1,639.82 = 874.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.13x = 1,639.82 × 874.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.13x = 1,434,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,418.33/1,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.82

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