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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.89, 1,828.07 and 871.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.89, 1,828.07 and 871.61 is: 1,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.89 : 1,828.07 = 871.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.89/1,828.07 = 871.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.89x = 1,828.07 × 871.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.89x = 1,593,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,359.73/1,217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.30

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