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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.60, 1,897.80 and 871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.60, 1,897.80 and 871.20 is: 1,202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.60 : 1,897.80 = 871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.60/1,897.80 = 871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.60x = 1,897.80 × 871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.60x = 1,653,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,363.36/1,374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.80

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