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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.86, 1,895.88 and 876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.86, 1,895.88 and 876.52 is: 1,209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.86 : 1,895.88 = 876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.86/1,895.88 = 876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.86x = 1,895.88 × 876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.86x = 1,661,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,776.74/1,373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.57

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