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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.44, 1,893.41 and 875.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.44, 1,893.41 and 875.00 is: 1,207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.44 : 1,893.41 = 875.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.44/1,893.41 = 875.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.44x = 1,893.41 × 875.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.44x = 1,656,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,737.39/1,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.14

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