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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.03, 1,642.74 and 876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.03, 1,642.74 and 876.20 is: 1,208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.03 : 1,642.74 = 876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.03/1,642.74 = 876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.03x = 1,642.74 × 876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.03x = 1,439,360.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,360.57/1,191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.50

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