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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.61, 2,007.18 and 875.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.61, 2,007.18 and 875.61 is: 1,313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.61 : 2,007.18 = 875.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.61/2,007.18 = 875.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.61x = 2,007.18 × 875.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.61x = 1,757,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,506.88/1,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.91

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