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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.76, 2,043.96 and 876.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.76, 2,043.96 and 876.36 is: 1,312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.76 : 2,043.96 = 876.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.76/2,043.96 = 876.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.76x = 2,043.96 × 876.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.76x = 1,791,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,244.79/1,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.50

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