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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.28, 1,533.33 and 875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.28, 1,533.33 and 875.30 is: 1,207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.28 : 1,533.33 = 875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.28/1,533.33 = 875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.28x = 1,533.33 × 875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.28x = 1,342,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,116.08/1,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.73

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