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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.70, 1,309.40 and 751.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.70, 1,309.40 and 751.13 is: 1,125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.70 : 1,309.40 = 751.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.70/1,309.40 = 751.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.70x = 1,309.40 × 751.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.70x = 983,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,529.62/873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.71

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