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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.51, 1,663.53 and 874.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.51, 1,663.53 and 874.26 is: 1,208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.51 : 1,663.53 = 874.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.51/1,663.53 = 874.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.51x = 1,663.53 × 874.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.51x = 1,454,357.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,357.74/1,203.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.43

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