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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.31, 1,663.74 and 875.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.31, 1,663.74 and 875.21 is: 1,206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.31 : 1,663.74 = 875.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.31/1,663.74 = 875.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.31x = 1,663.74 × 875.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.31x = 1,456,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,113.57/1,207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.09

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