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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.58, 2,006.91 and 876.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.58, 2,006.91 and 876.42 is: 1,314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.58 : 2,006.91 = 876.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.58/2,006.91 = 876.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.58x = 2,006.91 × 876.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.58x = 1,758,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,896.06/1,337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.98

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