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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.57, 1,856.97 and 874.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.57, 1,856.97 and 874.29 is: 1,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.57 : 1,856.97 = 874.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.57/1,856.97 = 874.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.57x = 1,856.97 × 874.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.57x = 1,623,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,530.30/1,346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.68

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