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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.23, 1,553.19 and 876.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.23, 1,553.19 and 876.17 is: 1,209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.23 : 1,553.19 = 876.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.23/1,553.19 = 876.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.23x = 1,553.19 × 876.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.23x = 1,360,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,858.48/1,125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.40

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