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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.97, 1,893.10 and 875.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.97, 1,893.10 and 875.04 is: 1,207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.97 : 1,893.10 = 875.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.97/1,893.10 = 875.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.97x = 1,893.10 × 875.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.97x = 1,656,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,538.22/1,371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.42

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