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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.78, 1,894.30 and 875.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.78, 1,894.30 and 875.63 is: 1,207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.78 : 1,894.30 = 875.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.78/1,894.30 = 875.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.78x = 1,894.30 × 875.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.78x = 1,658,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,692.06/1,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.40

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