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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.10, 1,816.70 and 874.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.10, 1,816.70 and 874.14 is: 1,206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.10 : 1,816.70 = 874.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.10/1,816.70 = 874.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.10x = 1,816.70 × 874.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.10x = 1,588,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,050.14/1,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.63

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