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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.42, 2,052.39 and 875.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.42, 2,052.39 and 875.63 is: 1,312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.42 : 2,052.39 = 875.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.42/2,052.39 = 875.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.42x = 2,052.39 × 875.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.42x = 1,797,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,134.26/1,369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.33

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