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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.70, 1,930.05 and 874.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.70, 1,930.05 and 874.62 is: 1,207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.70 : 1,930.05 = 874.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.70/1,930.05 = 874.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.70x = 1,930.05 × 874.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.70x = 1,688,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,060.33/1,397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.74

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