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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.70, 1,824.50 and 874.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.70, 1,824.50 and 874.45 is: 1,206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.70 : 1,824.50 = 874.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.70/1,824.50 = 874.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.70x = 1,824.50 × 874.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.70x = 1,595,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,425.77/1,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.18

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