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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.75, 1,931.70 and 875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.75, 1,931.70 and 875.50 is: 1,208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.75 : 1,931.70 = 875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.75/1,931.70 = 875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.75x = 1,931.70 × 875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.75x = 1,691,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,203.35/1,399.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.22

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