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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.78, 2,287.17 and 874.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.78, 2,287.17 and 874.13 is: 1,311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.78 : 2,287.17 = 874.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.78/2,287.17 = 874.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.78x = 2,287.17 × 874.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.78x = 1,999,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,272.48/1,524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.19

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