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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.90, 1,658.63 and 874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.90, 1,658.63 and 874.56 is: 1,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.90 : 1,658.63 = 874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.90/1,658.63 = 874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.90x = 1,658.63 × 874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.90x = 1,450,567.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,567.08/1,104.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.85

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