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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.63, 1,896.23 and 876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.63, 1,896.23 and 876.94 is: 1,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.63 : 1,896.23 = 876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.63/1,896.23 = 876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.63x = 1,896.23 × 876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.63x = 1,662,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,877.39/1,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.58

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