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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.20, 1,878.24 and 837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.20, 1,878.24 and 837.24 is: 1,155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.20 : 1,878.24 = 837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.20/1,878.24 = 837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.20x = 1,878.24 × 837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.20x = 1,572,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,537.66/1,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.26

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