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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.32, 1,858.85 and 875.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.32, 1,858.85 and 875.79 is: 1,208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.32 : 1,858.85 = 875.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.32/1,858.85 = 875.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.32x = 1,858.85 × 875.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.32x = 1,627,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,957.86/1,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.30

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