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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.99, 2,075.38 and 874.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.99, 2,075.38 and 874.32 is: 1,206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.99 : 2,075.38 = 874.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.99/2,075.38 = 874.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.99x = 2,075.38 × 874.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.99x = 1,814,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,535.86/1,503.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.49

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