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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.16, 2,171.84 and 874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.16, 2,171.84 and 874.44 is: 1,308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.16 : 2,171.84 = 874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.16/2,171.84 = 874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.16x = 2,171.84 × 874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.16x = 1,899,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,143.77/1,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.71

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