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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.72, 2,045.73 and 876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.72, 2,045.73 and 876.30 is: 1,312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.72 : 2,045.73 = 876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.72/2,045.73 = 876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.72x = 2,045.73 × 876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.72x = 1,792,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,673.20/1,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.62

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