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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.05, 1,961.15 and 875.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.05, 1,961.15 and 875.43 is: 1,311.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.05 : 1,961.15 = 875.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.05/1,961.15 = 875.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.05x = 1,961.15 × 875.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.05x = 1,716,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,845.17/1,309.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.52

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