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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.34, 1,701.36 and 875.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.34, 1,701.36 and 875.55 is: 1,206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.34 : 1,701.36 = 875.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.34/1,701.36 = 875.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.34x = 1,701.36 × 875.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.34x = 1,489,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,625.75/1,234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.82

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