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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.07, 1,674 and 875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.07, 1,674 and 875.50 is: 1,313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.07 : 1,674 = 875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.07/1,674 = 875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.07x = 1,674 × 875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.07x = 1,465,587
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,587/1,116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.17

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