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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.42, 1,980.67 and 875.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.42, 1,980.67 and 875.91 is: 1,208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.42 : 1,980.67 = 875.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.42/1,980.67 = 875.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.42x = 1,980.67 × 875.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.42x = 1,734,884.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,884.28/1,435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.63

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