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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.02, 1,894.02 and 874.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.02, 1,894.02 and 874.78 is: 1,206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.02 : 1,894.02 = 874.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.02/1,894.02 = 874.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.02x = 1,894.02 × 874.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.02x = 1,656,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,850.82/1,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.72

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