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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.60, 1,311.90 and 714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.60, 1,311.90 and 714.60 is: 1,071.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.60 : 1,311.90 = 714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.60/1,311.90 = 714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.60x = 1,311.90 × 714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.60x = 937,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,483.74/874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.90

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