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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.14, 1,811.16 and 875.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.14, 1,811.16 and 875.21 is: 1,309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.14 : 1,811.16 = 875.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.14/1,811.16 = 875.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.14x = 1,811.16 × 875.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.14x = 1,585,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,136.29/1,210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.88

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