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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.70, 1,302.21 and 874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.70, 1,302.21 and 874.04 is: 1,206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.70 : 1,302.21 = 874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.70/1,302.21 = 874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.70x = 1,302.21 × 874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.70x = 1,138,177.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,177.12/943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.09

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