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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.14, 1,889.63 and 872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.14, 1,889.63 and 872 is: 1,203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.14 : 1,889.63 = 872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.14/1,889.63 = 872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.14x = 1,889.63 × 872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.14x = 1,647,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,757.36/1,369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.50

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