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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.59, 1,855.20 and 872.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.59, 1,855.20 and 872.67 is: 1,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.59 : 1,855.20 = 872.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.59/1,855.20 = 872.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.59x = 1,855.20 × 872.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.59x = 1,618,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,977.38/1,345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.17

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