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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.26, 1,818.60 and 876.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.26, 1,818.60 and 876.08 is: 1,209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.26 : 1,818.60 = 876.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.26/1,818.60 = 876.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.26x = 1,818.60 × 876.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.26x = 1,593,239.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,239.09/1,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.51

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