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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.25, 1,750.62 and 874.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.25, 1,750.62 and 874.37 is: 1,310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.25 : 1,750.62 = 874.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.25/1,750.62 = 874.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.25x = 1,750.62 × 874.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.25x = 1,530,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,689.61/1,168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.24

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