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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.83, 1,894.20 and 875.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.83, 1,894.20 and 875.16 is: 1,207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.83 : 1,894.20 = 875.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.83/1,894.20 = 875.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.83x = 1,894.20 × 875.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.83x = 1,657,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,728.07/1,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.53

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