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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.88, 1,743.18 and 870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.88, 1,743.18 and 870.48 is: 1,201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.88 : 1,743.18 = 870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.88/1,743.18 = 870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.88x = 1,743.18 × 870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.88x = 1,517,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,403.33/1,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.54

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