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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.78, 1,851.68 and 875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.78, 1,851.68 and 875.76 is: 1,208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.78 : 1,851.68 = 875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.78/1,851.68 = 875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.78x = 1,851.68 × 875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.78x = 1,621,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,627.28/1,341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.56

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