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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.36, 1,856.56 and 871.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.36, 1,856.56 and 871.38 is: 1,307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.36 : 1,856.56 = 871.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.36/1,856.56 = 871.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.36x = 1,856.56 × 871.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.36x = 1,617,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,772.70/1,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.44

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