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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.58, 1,894.46 and 875.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.58, 1,894.46 and 875.11 is: 1,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.58 : 1,894.46 = 875.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.58/1,894.46 = 875.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.58x = 1,894.46 × 875.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.58x = 1,657,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,847.04/1,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.83

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