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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.62, 1,568.73 and 876.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.62, 1,568.73 and 876.90 is: 1,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.62 : 1,568.73 = 876.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.62/1,568.73 = 876.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.62x = 1,568.73 × 876.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.62x = 1,375,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,619.34/1,135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.34

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