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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.74, 1,893.85 and 875.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.74, 1,893.85 and 875.29 is: 1,207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.74 : 1,893.85 = 875.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.74/1,893.85 = 875.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.74x = 1,893.85 × 875.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.74x = 1,657,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,667.97/1,372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.56

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