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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.54, 1,714.50 and 870.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.54, 1,714.50 and 870.66 is: 1,201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.54 : 1,714.50 = 870.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.54/1,714.50 = 870.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.54x = 1,714.50 × 870.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.54x = 1,492,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,746.57/1,242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.37

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