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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.72, 1,892.76 and 874.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.72, 1,892.76 and 874.78 is: 1,207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.72 : 1,892.76 = 874.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.72/1,892.76 = 874.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.72x = 1,892.76 × 874.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.72x = 1,655,748.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,748.59/1,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.06

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