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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.07, 1,890.11 and 872.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.07, 1,890.11 and 872.13 is: 1,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.07 : 1,890.11 = 872.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.07/1,890.11 = 872.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.07x = 1,890.11 × 872.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.07x = 1,648,417.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,417.27/1,369.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.05

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