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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.78, 2,044.17 and 874.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.78, 2,044.17 and 874.62 is: 1,311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.78 : 2,044.17 = 874.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.78/2,044.17 = 874.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.78x = 2,044.17 × 874.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.78x = 1,787,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,871.97/1,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.93

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