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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874, 1,309.63 and 743.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874, 1,309.63 and 743.46 is: 1,114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874 : 1,309.63 = 743.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874/1,309.63 = 743.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874x = 1,309.63 × 743.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874x = 973,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,657.52/874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.02

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