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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.94, 2,481.84 and 876.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.94, 2,481.84 and 876.12 is: 1,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.94 : 2,481.84 = 876.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.94/2,481.84 = 876.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.94x = 2,481.84 × 876.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.94x = 2,174,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,380.35/1,655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.08

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