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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.66, 1,893.14 and 874.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.66, 1,893.14 and 874.45 is: 1,206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.66 : 1,893.14 = 874.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.66/1,893.14 = 874.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.66x = 1,893.14 × 874.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.66x = 1,655,456.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,456.27/1,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.90

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