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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.07, 1,860.73 and 875.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.07, 1,860.73 and 875.98 is: 1,209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.07 : 1,860.73 = 875.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.07/1,860.73 = 875.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.07x = 1,860.73 × 875.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.07x = 1,629,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,955.42/1,348.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.10

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