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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.65, 1,894.72 and 876.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.65, 1,894.72 and 876.91 is: 1,209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.65 : 1,894.72 = 876.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.65/1,894.72 = 876.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.65x = 1,894.72 × 876.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.65x = 1,661,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,498.92/1,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.55

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