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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.75, 1,854.92 and 870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.75, 1,854.92 and 870.44 is: 1,305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.75 : 1,854.92 = 870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.75/1,854.92 = 870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.75x = 1,854.92 × 870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.75x = 1,614,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,582.94/1,236.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.50

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