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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.58, 1,898.37 and 877.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.58, 1,898.37 and 877.82 is: 1,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.58 : 1,898.37 = 877.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.58/1,898.37 = 877.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.58x = 1,898.37 × 877.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.58x = 1,666,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,427.15/1,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.44

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