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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.87, 1,893.98 and 875.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.87, 1,893.98 and 875.27 is: 1,208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.87 : 1,893.98 = 875.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.87/1,893.98 = 875.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.87x = 1,893.98 × 875.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.87x = 1,657,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,750.80/1,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.39

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