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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.64, 2,698.53 and 875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.64, 2,698.53 and 875.25 is: 1,310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.64 : 2,698.53 = 875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.64/2,698.53 = 875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.64x = 2,698.53 × 875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.64x = 2,361,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,888.38/1,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.97

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