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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.28, 1,634.80 and 870.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.28, 1,634.80 and 870.45 is: 1,200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.28 : 1,634.80 = 870.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.28/1,634.80 = 870.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.28x = 1,634.80 × 870.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.28x = 1,423,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,011.66/1,185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.57

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