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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.39, 1,658.13 and 876.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.39, 1,658.13 and 876.75 is: 1,312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.39 : 1,658.13 = 876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.39/1,658.13 = 876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.39x = 1,658.13 × 876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.39x = 1,453,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,765.48/1,107.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.79

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