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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.38, 1,787.70 and 874.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.38, 1,787.70 and 874.99 is: 1,207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.38 : 1,787.70 = 874.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.38/1,787.70 = 874.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.38x = 1,787.70 × 874.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.38x = 1,564,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,219.62/1,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.54

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