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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.50, 1,847.13 and 872.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.50, 1,847.13 and 872.75 is: 1,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.50 : 1,847.13 = 872.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.50/1,847.13 = 872.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.50x = 1,847.13 × 872.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.50x = 1,612,082.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,082.71/1,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.40

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