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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.36, 1,794.96 and 874.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.36, 1,794.96 and 874.32 is: 1,310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.36 : 1,794.96 = 874.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.36/1,794.96 = 874.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.36x = 1,794.96 × 874.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.36x = 1,569,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,369.43/1,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.69

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