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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.74, 1,892.47 and 874.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.74, 1,892.47 and 874.29 is: 1,206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.74 : 1,892.47 = 874.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.74/1,892.47 = 874.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.74x = 1,892.47 × 874.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.74x = 1,654,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,567.60/1,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.18

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