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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.30, 1,260.27 and 875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.30, 1,260.27 and 875.30 is: 1,260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.30 : 1,260.27 = 875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.30/1,260.27 = 875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.30x = 1,260.27 × 875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.30x = 1,103,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,114.33/875.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.27

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