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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.64, 1,851.12 and 875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.64, 1,851.12 and 875.52 is: 1,208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.64 : 1,851.12 = 875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.64/1,851.12 = 875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.64x = 1,851.12 × 875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.64x = 1,620,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,692.58/1,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.89

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