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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.05, 1,903.71 and 874.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.05, 1,903.71 and 874.98 is: 1,206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.05 : 1,903.71 = 874.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.05/1,903.71 = 874.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.05x = 1,903.71 × 874.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.05x = 1,665,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,708.18/1,380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.99

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