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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.44, 1,878.81 and 837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.44, 1,878.81 and 837.50 is: 1,155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.44 : 1,878.81 = 837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.44/1,878.81 = 837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.44x = 1,878.81 × 837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.44x = 1,573,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,503.38/1,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.77

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