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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.24, 1,659.78 and 870.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.24, 1,659.78 and 870.32 is: 1,201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.24 : 1,659.78 = 870.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.24/1,659.78 = 870.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.24x = 1,659.78 × 870.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.24x = 1,444,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,539.73/1,202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.54

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