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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.04, 1,387.56 and 874.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.04, 1,387.56 and 874.02 is: 1,311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.04 : 1,387.56 = 874.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.04/1,387.56 = 874.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.04x = 1,387.56 × 874.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.04x = 1,212,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,755.19/925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.03

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