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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.76, 1,924.98 and 874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.76, 1,924.98 and 874.28 is: 1,308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.76 : 1,924.98 = 874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.76/1,924.98 = 874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.76x = 1,924.98 × 874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.76x = 1,682,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,961.89/1,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.93

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