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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.65, 2,052.72 and 875.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.65, 2,052.72 and 875.53 is: 1,311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.65 : 2,052.72 = 875.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.65/2,052.72 = 875.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.65x = 2,052.72 × 875.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.65x = 1,797,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,210.62/1,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.21

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