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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.76, 1,820.04 and 874.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.76, 1,820.04 and 874.89 is: 1,208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.76 : 1,820.04 = 874.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.76/1,820.04 = 874.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.76x = 1,820.04 × 874.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.76x = 1,592,337.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,337.07/1,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.37

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