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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.41, 1,716.51 and 872.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.41, 1,716.51 and 872.34 is: 1,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.41 : 1,716.51 = 872.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.41/1,716.51 = 872.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.41x = 1,716.51 × 872.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.41x = 1,497,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,380.33/1,243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.25

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