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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.02, 2,043.23 and 876.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.02, 2,043.23 and 876.02 is: 1,314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.02 : 2,043.23 = 876.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.02/2,043.23 = 876.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.02x = 2,043.23 × 876.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.02x = 1,789,895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,895.75/1,362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.15

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