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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.54, 1,533.60 and 876.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.54, 1,533.60 and 876.05 is: 1,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.54 : 1,533.60 = 876.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.54/1,533.60 = 876.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.54x = 1,533.60 × 876.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.54x = 1,343,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,508.36/1,112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.61

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