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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.78, 1,512.23 and 876.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.78, 1,512.23 and 876.33 is: 1,209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.78 : 1,512.23 = 876.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.78/1,512.23 = 876.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.78x = 1,512.23 × 876.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.78x = 1,325,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,208.13/1,095.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.37

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