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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.84, 1,823.47 and 874.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.84, 1,823.47 and 874.18 is: 1,205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.84 : 1,823.47 = 874.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.84/1,823.47 = 874.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.84x = 1,823.47 × 874.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.84x = 1,594,041.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,041.00/1,321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.93

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