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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.48, 1,576.03 and 875.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.48, 1,576.03 and 875.46 is: 1,208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.48 : 1,576.03 = 875.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.48/1,576.03 = 875.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.48x = 1,576.03 × 875.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.48x = 1,379,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,751.22/1,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.74

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