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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.96, 1,853.31 and 870.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.96, 1,853.31 and 870.03 is: 1,303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.96 : 1,853.31 = 870.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.96/1,853.31 = 870.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.96x = 1,853.31 × 870.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.96x = 1,612,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,435.30/1,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.55

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