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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.30, 1,816.80 and 874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.30, 1,816.80 and 874.22 is: 1,206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.30 : 1,816.80 = 874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.30/1,816.80 = 874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.30x = 1,816.80 × 874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.30x = 1,588,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,282.90/1,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.63

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