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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.49, 1,892.93 and 871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.49, 1,892.93 and 871.40 is: 1,306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.49 : 1,892.93 = 871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.49/1,892.93 = 871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.49x = 1,892.93 × 871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.49x = 1,649,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,485.38/1,262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.53

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