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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.83, 1,206.30 and 741.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.83, 1,206.30 and 741.54 is: 1,022.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.83 : 1,206.30 = 741.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.83/1,206.30 = 741.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.83x = 1,206.30 × 741.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.83x = 894,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,519.70/874.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.51

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