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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.42, 1,784.19 and 874.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.42, 1,784.19 and 874.97 is: 1,207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.42 : 1,784.19 = 874.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.42/1,784.19 = 874.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.42x = 1,784.19 × 874.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.42x = 1,561,113.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,113.78/1,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.90

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