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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.76, 1,498.44 and 875.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.76, 1,498.44 and 875.78 is: 1,209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.76 : 1,498.44 = 875.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.76/1,498.44 = 875.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.76x = 1,498.44 × 875.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.76x = 1,312,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,303.78/1,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.76

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