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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.91, 1,850.72 and 874.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.91, 1,850.72 and 874.35 is: 1,206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.91 : 1,850.72 = 874.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.91/1,850.72 = 874.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.91x = 1,850.72 × 874.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.91x = 1,618,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,172.66/1,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.77

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