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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.17, 1,671.64 and 871.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.17, 1,671.64 and 871.13 is: 1,303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.17 : 1,671.64 = 871.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.17/1,671.64 = 871.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.17x = 1,671.64 × 871.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.17x = 1,456,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,217.75/1,117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.49

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