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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.79, 1,386.68 and 871.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.79, 1,386.68 and 871.01 is: 1,202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.79 : 1,386.68 = 871.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.79/1,386.68 = 871.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.79x = 1,386.68 × 871.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.79x = 1,207,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,800.86/1,004.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.04

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