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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.72, 2,056.24 and 876.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.72, 2,056.24 and 876.61 is: 1,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.72 : 2,056.24 = 876.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.72/2,056.24 = 876.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.72x = 2,056.24 × 876.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.72x = 1,802,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,520.55/1,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.06

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