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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.98, 1,865.32 and 874.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.98, 1,865.32 and 874.51 is: 1,309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.98 : 1,865.32 = 874.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.98/1,865.32 = 874.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.98x = 1,865.32 × 874.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.98x = 1,631,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,240.99/1,245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.20

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