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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.02, 1,309.95 and 821.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.02, 1,309.95 and 821.52 is: 1,231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.02 : 1,309.95 = 821.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.02/1,309.95 = 821.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.02x = 1,309.95 × 821.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.02x = 1,076,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,150.12/874.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.26

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