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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.18, 1,897.98 and 877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.18, 1,897.98 and 877.30 is: 1,210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.18 : 1,897.98 = 877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.18/1,897.98 = 877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.18x = 1,897.98 × 877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.18x = 1,665,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,097.85/1,375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.82

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