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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.33, 1,822.20 and 876.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.33, 1,822.20 and 876.46 is: 1,210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.33 : 1,822.20 = 876.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.33/1,822.20 = 876.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.33x = 1,822.20 × 876.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.33x = 1,597,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,080.86/1,319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.53

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