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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.76, 1,817.28 and 872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.76, 1,817.28 and 872.90 is: 1,205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.76 : 1,817.28 = 872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.76/1,817.28 = 872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.76x = 1,817.28 × 872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.76x = 1,586,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,294.63/1,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.62

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