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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.93, 1,713.66 and 870.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.93, 1,713.66 and 870.21 is: 1,198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.93 : 1,713.66 = 870.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.93/1,713.66 = 870.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.93x = 1,713.66 × 870.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.93x = 1,491,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,244.07/1,243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.82

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