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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.25, 1,850.93 and 875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.25, 1,850.93 and 875.50 is: 1,208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.25 : 1,850.93 = 875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.25/1,850.93 = 875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.25x = 1,850.93 × 875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.25x = 1,620,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,489.22/1,341.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.19

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