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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.82, 1,861.76 and 876.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.82, 1,861.76 and 876.73 is: 1,210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.82 : 1,861.76 = 876.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.82/1,861.76 = 876.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.82x = 1,861.76 × 876.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.82x = 1,632,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,258.38/1,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.14

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