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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.63, 1,614.20 and 874.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.63, 1,614.20 and 874.39 is: 1,206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.63 : 1,614.20 = 874.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.63/1,614.20 = 874.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.63x = 1,614.20 × 874.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.63x = 1,411,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,440.34/1,169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.74

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