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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.45, 1,802.52 and 872.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.45, 1,802.52 and 872.71 is: 1,309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.45 : 1,802.52 = 872.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.45/1,802.52 = 872.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.45x = 1,802.52 × 872.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.45x = 1,573,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,077.23/1,201.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.32

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