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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.53, 1,662.44 and 874.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.53, 1,662.44 and 874.46 is: 1,206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.53 : 1,662.44 = 874.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.53/1,662.44 = 874.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.53x = 1,662.44 × 874.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.53x = 1,453,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,724.60/1,204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.88

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