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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.57, 1,819.78 and 874.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.57, 1,819.78 and 874.71 is: 1,208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.57 : 1,819.78 = 874.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.57/1,819.78 = 874.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.57x = 1,819.78 × 874.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.57x = 1,591,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,770.66/1,317.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.11

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