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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.05, 1,819.01 and 874.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.05, 1,819.01 and 874.17 is: 1,207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.05 : 1,819.01 = 874.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.05/1,819.01 = 874.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.05x = 1,819.01 × 874.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.05x = 1,590,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,119.60/1,317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.34

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