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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.20, 1,862.71 and 876.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.20, 1,862.71 and 876.21 is: 1,312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.20 : 1,862.71 = 876.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.20/1,862.71 = 876.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.20x = 1,862.71 × 876.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.20x = 1,632,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,125.13/1,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.84

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