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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.23, 1,774.14 and 875.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.23, 1,774.14 and 875.07 is: 1,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.23 : 1,774.14 = 875.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.23/1,774.14 = 875.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.23x = 1,774.14 × 875.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.23x = 1,552,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,496.69/1,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.08

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