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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.63, 1,816.75 and 875.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.63, 1,816.75 and 875.18 is: 1,207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.63 : 1,816.75 = 875.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.63/1,816.75 = 875.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.63x = 1,816.75 × 875.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.63x = 1,589,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,983.27/1,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.62

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