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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.30, 1,893.99 and 874.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.30, 1,893.99 and 874.42 is: 1,206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.30 : 1,893.99 = 874.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.30/1,893.99 = 874.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.30x = 1,893.99 × 874.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.30x = 1,656,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,142.74/1,372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.84

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