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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.27, 2,002.91 and 875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.27, 2,002.91 and 875.96 is: 1,313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.27 : 2,002.91 = 875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.27/2,002.91 = 875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.27x = 2,002.91 × 875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.27x = 1,754,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,454.65/1,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.93

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