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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.88, 2,039.40 and 874.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.88, 2,039.40 and 874.98 is: 1,310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.88 : 2,039.40 = 874.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.88/2,039.40 = 874.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.88x = 2,039.40 × 874.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.88x = 1,784,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,434.21/1,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.27

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