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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.79, 1,889.19 and 871.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.79, 1,889.19 and 871.99 is: 1,203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.79 : 1,889.19 = 871.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.79/1,889.19 = 871.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.79x = 1,889.19 × 871.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.79x = 1,647,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,350.07/1,368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.51

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