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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.54, 1,660.08 and 871.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.54, 1,660.08 and 871.72 is: 1,203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.54 : 1,660.08 = 871.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.54/1,660.08 = 871.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.54x = 1,660.08 × 871.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.54x = 1,447,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,124.94/1,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.39

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