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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.76, 1,622.61 and 875.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.76, 1,622.61 and 875.24 is: 1,312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.76 : 1,622.61 = 875.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.76/1,622.61 = 875.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.76x = 1,622.61 × 875.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.76x = 1,420,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,173.18/1,081.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.84

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