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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.18, 1,892.84 and 874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.18, 1,892.84 and 874.50 is: 1,207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.18 : 1,892.84 = 874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.18/1,892.84 = 874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.18x = 1,892.84 × 874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.18x = 1,655,288.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,288.58/1,371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.20

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