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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.28, 1,512.92 and 876.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.28, 1,512.92 and 876.83 is: 1,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.28 : 1,512.92 = 876.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.28/1,512.92 = 876.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.28x = 1,512.92 × 876.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.28x = 1,326,569.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,569.26/1,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.06

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