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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.59, 1,854.33 and 870.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.59, 1,854.33 and 870.59 is: 1,304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.59 : 1,854.33 = 870.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.59/1,854.33 = 870.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.59x = 1,854.33 × 870.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.59x = 1,614,351.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,351.88/1,237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.43

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