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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.34, 1,828.60 and 871.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.34, 1,828.60 and 871.66 is: 1,308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.34 : 1,828.60 = 871.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.34/1,828.60 = 871.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.34x = 1,828.60 × 871.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.34x = 1,593,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,917.48/1,218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.27

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