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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.98, 2,087.70 and 874.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.98, 2,087.70 and 874.88 is: 1,207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.98 : 2,087.70 = 874.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.98/2,087.70 = 874.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.98x = 2,087.70 × 874.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.98x = 1,826,486.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,486.98/1,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.21

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