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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.66, 1,870.73 and 876.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.66, 1,870.73 and 876.27 is: 1,209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.66 : 1,870.73 = 876.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.66/1,870.73 = 876.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.66x = 1,870.73 × 876.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.66x = 1,639,266.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,266.77/1,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.20

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