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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.76, 1,715.28 and 869.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.76, 1,715.28 and 869.97 is: 1,201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.76 : 1,715.28 = 869.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.76/1,715.28 = 869.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.76x = 1,715.28 × 869.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.76x = 1,492,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,243.00/1,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.72

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