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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.09, 1,852.77 and 870.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.09, 1,852.77 and 870.78 is: 1,305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.09 : 1,852.77 = 870.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.09/1,852.77 = 870.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.09x = 1,852.77 × 870.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.09x = 1,613,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,355.06/1,236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.21

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