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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.22, 1,858.86 and 874.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.22, 1,858.86 and 874.35 is: 1,207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.22 : 1,858.86 = 874.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.22/1,858.86 = 874.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.22x = 1,858.86 × 874.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.22x = 1,625,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,294.24/1,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.30

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