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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.67, 1,754.51 and 874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.67, 1,754.51 and 874.22 is: 1,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.67 : 1,754.51 = 874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.67/1,754.51 = 874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.67x = 1,754.51 × 874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.67x = 1,533,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,827.75/1,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.21

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