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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.35, 1,858.69 and 875.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.35, 1,858.69 and 875.33 is: 1,207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.35 : 1,858.69 = 875.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.35/1,858.69 = 875.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.35x = 1,858.69 × 875.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.35x = 1,626,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,955.64/1,347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.52

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