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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.23, 1,898.90 and 872.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.23, 1,898.90 and 872.23 is: 1,203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.23 : 1,898.90 = 872.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.23/1,898.90 = 872.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.23x = 1,898.90 × 872.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.23x = 1,656,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,277.55/1,376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.49

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