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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.70, 1,593.55 and 874.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.70, 1,593.55 and 874.49 is: 1,206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.70 : 1,593.55 = 874.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.70/1,593.55 = 874.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.70x = 1,593.55 × 874.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.70x = 1,393,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,543.54/1,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.84

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