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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.74, 1,721.64 and 874.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.74, 1,721.64 and 874.32 is: 1,311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.74 : 1,721.64 = 874.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.74/1,721.64 = 874.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.74x = 1,721.64 × 874.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.74x = 1,505,264.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,264.28/1,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.50

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