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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.64, 1,895.84 and 876.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.64, 1,895.84 and 876.50 is: 1,209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.64 : 1,895.84 = 876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.64/1,895.84 = 876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.64x = 1,895.84 × 876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.64x = 1,661,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,703.76/1,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.71

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