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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.49, 1,889.37 and 872.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.49, 1,889.37 and 872.04 is: 1,203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.49 : 1,889.37 = 872.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.49/1,889.37 = 872.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.49x = 1,889.37 × 872.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.49x = 1,647,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,606.21/1,369.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.08

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