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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.03, 1,529.61 and 874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.03, 1,529.61 and 874.56 is: 1,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.03 : 1,529.61 = 874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.03/1,529.61 = 874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.03x = 1,529.61 × 874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.03x = 1,337,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,735.72/1,111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.05

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