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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.49, 2,052.49 and 875.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.49, 2,052.49 and 875.70 is: 1,312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.49 : 2,052.49 = 875.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.49/2,052.49 = 875.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.49x = 2,052.49 × 875.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.49x = 1,797,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,361.11/1,369.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.44

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