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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.26, 1,817.22 and 875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.26, 1,817.22 and 875.08 is: 1,208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.26 : 1,817.22 = 875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.26/1,817.22 = 875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.26x = 1,817.22 × 875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.26x = 1,590,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,213.51/1,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.13

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