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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.79, 2,137.33 and 876.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.79, 2,137.33 and 876.62 is: 1,209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.79 : 2,137.33 = 876.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.79/2,137.33 = 876.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.79x = 2,137.33 × 876.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.79x = 1,873,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,632.66/1,548.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.74

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