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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.91, 1,896.84 and 876.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.91, 1,896.84 and 876.63 is: 1,315.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.91 : 1,896.84 = 876.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.91/1,896.84 = 876.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.91x = 1,896.84 × 876.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.91x = 1,662,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,826.85/1,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.62

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