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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.47, 1,386.45 and 875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.47, 1,386.45 and 875.25 is: 1,205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.47 : 1,386.45 = 875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.47/1,386.45 = 875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.47x = 1,386.45 × 875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.47x = 1,213,490.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,490.36/1,006.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.69

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