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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.81, 1,889.76 and 871.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.81, 1,889.76 and 871.87 is: 1,203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.81 : 1,889.76 = 871.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.81/1,889.76 = 871.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.81x = 1,889.76 × 871.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.81x = 1,647,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,625.05/1,368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.69

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