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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.24, 2,044.08 and 876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.24, 2,044.08 and 876.24 is: 1,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.24 : 2,044.08 = 876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.24/2,044.08 = 876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.24x = 2,044.08 × 876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.24x = 1,791,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,104.66/1,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.82

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