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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.04, 1,753.62 and 871.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.04, 1,753.62 and 871.23 is: 1,306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.04 : 1,753.62 = 871.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.04/1,753.62 = 871.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.04x = 1,753.62 × 871.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.04x = 1,527,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,806.35/1,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.89

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