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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.59, 1,818.72 and 875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.59, 1,818.72 and 875.60 is: 1,208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.59 : 1,818.72 = 875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.59/1,818.72 = 875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.59x = 1,818.72 × 875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.59x = 1,592,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,462.14/1,317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.62

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