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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.66, 1,888.78 and 872.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.66, 1,888.78 and 872.12 is: 1,202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.66 : 1,888.78 = 872.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.66/1,888.78 = 872.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.66x = 1,888.78 × 872.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.66x = 1,647,229.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,229.01/1,369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.66

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