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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.52, 1,661.33 and 874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.52, 1,661.33 and 874.04 is: 1,205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.52 : 1,661.33 = 874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.52/1,661.33 = 874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.52x = 1,661.33 × 874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.52x = 1,452,064.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,064.50/1,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.51

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