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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.26, 1,817.91 and 874.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.26, 1,817.91 and 874.87 is: 1,207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.26 : 1,817.91 = 874.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.26/1,817.91 = 874.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.26x = 1,817.91 × 874.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.26x = 1,590,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,430.38/1,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.38

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