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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.40, 2,001.30 and 875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.40, 2,001.30 and 875.40 is: 1,312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.40 : 2,001.30 = 875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.40/2,001.30 = 875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.40x = 2,001.30 × 875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.40x = 1,751,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,938.02/1,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.90

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