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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.70, 1,418.88 and 871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.70, 1,418.88 and 871.84 is: 1,201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.70 : 1,418.88 = 871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.70/1,418.88 = 871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.70x = 1,418.88 × 871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.70x = 1,237,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,036.34/1,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.36

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