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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.76, 1,817.91 and 875.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.76, 1,817.91 and 875.58 is: 1,208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.76 : 1,817.91 = 875.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.76/1,817.91 = 875.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.76x = 1,817.91 × 875.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.76x = 1,591,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,725.64/1,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.82

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