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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.91, 1,894.10 and 875.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.91, 1,894.10 and 875.43 is: 1,207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.91 : 1,894.10 = 875.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.91/1,894.10 = 875.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.91x = 1,894.10 × 875.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.91x = 1,658,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,147.59/1,372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.77

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