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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.01, 1,832.15 and 875.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.01, 1,832.15 and 875.04 is: 1,313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.01 : 1,832.15 = 875.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.01/1,832.15 = 875.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.01x = 1,832.15 × 875.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.01x = 1,603,204.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,204.54/1,221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.02

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