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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.19, 2,702.01 and 875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.19, 2,702.01 and 875.96 is: 1,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.19 : 2,702.01 = 875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.19/2,702.01 = 875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.19x = 2,702.01 × 875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.19x = 2,366,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,862.86/1,801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.06

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