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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.27, 2,774.97 and 876.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.27, 2,774.97 and 876.21 is: 1,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.27 : 2,774.97 = 876.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.27/2,774.97 = 876.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.27x = 2,774.97 × 876.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.27x = 2,431,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,456.46/1,851.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.40

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