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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.29, 1,533.82 and 876.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.29, 1,533.82 and 876.68 is: 1,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.29 : 1,533.82 = 876.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.29/1,533.82 = 876.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.29x = 1,533.82 × 876.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.29x = 1,344,669.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,669.32/1,023.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.06

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