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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.35, 1,968.96 and 875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.35, 1,968.96 and 875.32 is: 1,314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.35 : 1,968.96 = 875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.35/1,968.96 = 875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.35x = 1,968.96 × 875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.35x = 1,723,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,460.22/1,311.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.27

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