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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.79, 1,826.03 and 875.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.79, 1,826.03 and 875.67 is: 1,207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.79 : 1,826.03 = 875.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.79/1,826.03 = 875.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.79x = 1,826.03 × 875.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.79x = 1,598,992.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,992.84/1,323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.89

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