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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.70, 2,044.35 and 876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.70, 2,044.35 and 876 is: 1,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.70 : 2,044.35 = 876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.70/2,044.35 = 876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.70x = 2,044.35 × 876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.70x = 1,790,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,850.60/1,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.27

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