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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.26, 1,794.61 and 870.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.26, 1,794.61 and 870.58 is: 1,302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.26 : 1,794.61 = 870.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.26/1,794.61 = 870.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.26x = 1,794.61 × 870.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.26x = 1,562,351.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,351.57/1,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.76

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