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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.55, 1,893.24 and 875.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.55, 1,893.24 and 875.00 is: 1,206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.55 : 1,893.24 = 875.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.55/1,893.24 = 875.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.55x = 1,893.24 × 875.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.55x = 1,656,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,589.73/1,372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.95

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