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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.10, 1,894.88 and 874.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.10, 1,894.88 and 874.97 is: 1,208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.10 : 1,894.88 = 874.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.10/1,894.88 = 874.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.10x = 1,894.88 × 874.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.10x = 1,657,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,963.15/1,372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.34

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