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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.57, 1,572.14 and 874.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.57, 1,572.14 and 874.06 is: 1,205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.57 : 1,572.14 = 874.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.57/1,572.14 = 874.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.57x = 1,572.14 × 874.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.57x = 1,374,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,142.94/1,139.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.84

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