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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.77, 2,002.16 and 875.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.77, 2,002.16 and 875.45 is: 1,313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.77 : 2,002.16 = 875.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.77/2,002.16 = 875.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.77x = 2,002.16 × 875.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.77x = 1,752,790.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,790.97/1,334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.18

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