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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.80, 1,961.22 and 875.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.80, 1,961.22 and 875.18 is: 1,311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.80 : 1,961.22 = 875.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.80/1,961.22 = 875.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.80x = 1,961.22 × 875.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.80x = 1,716,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,420.52/1,308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.45

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