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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.63, 1,817.67 and 875.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.63, 1,817.67 and 875.13 is: 1,208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.63 : 1,817.67 = 875.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.63/1,817.67 = 875.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.63x = 1,817.67 × 875.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.63x = 1,590,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,697.55/1,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.16

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