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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.71, 1,895.94 and 876.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.71, 1,895.94 and 876.55 is: 1,209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.71 : 1,895.94 = 876.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.71/1,895.94 = 876.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.71x = 1,895.94 × 876.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.71x = 1,661,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,886.21/1,373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.78

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