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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.91, 2,076.62 and 875.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.91, 2,076.62 and 875.23 is: 1,207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.91 : 2,076.62 = 875.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.91/2,076.62 = 875.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.91x = 2,076.62 × 875.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.91x = 1,817,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,510.55/1,504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.72

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