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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.58, 1,821.17 and 875.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.58, 1,821.17 and 875.71 is: 1,209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.58 : 1,821.17 = 875.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.58/1,821.17 = 875.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.58x = 1,821.17 × 875.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.58x = 1,594,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,807.85/1,318.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.49

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