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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.13, 1,852.94 and 877.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.13, 1,852.94 and 877.19 is: 1,211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.13 : 1,852.94 = 877.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.13/1,852.94 = 877.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.13x = 1,852.94 × 877.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.13x = 1,625,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,373.37/1,342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.04

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