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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.25, 1,716.03 and 870.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.25, 1,716.03 and 870.32 is: 1,201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.25 : 1,716.03 = 870.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.25/1,716.03 = 870.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.25x = 1,716.03 × 870.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.25x = 1,493,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,486.65/1,243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.28

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