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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.49, 1,980.51 and 875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.49, 1,980.51 and 875.76 is: 1,208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.49 : 1,980.51 = 875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.49/1,980.51 = 875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.49x = 1,980.51 × 875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.49x = 1,734,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,451.44/1,435.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.26

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