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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.71, 1,931.01 and 875.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.71, 1,931.01 and 875.45 is: 1,208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.71 : 1,931.01 = 875.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.71/1,931.01 = 875.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.71x = 1,931.01 × 875.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.71x = 1,690,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,504.25/1,398.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.61

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