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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.13, 1,850.76 and 875.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.13, 1,850.76 and 875.38 is: 1,208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.13 : 1,850.76 = 875.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.13/1,850.76 = 875.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.13x = 1,850.76 × 875.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.13x = 1,620,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,118.29/1,341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.02

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