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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.36, 1,742.16 and 870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.36, 1,742.16 and 870.48 is: 1,200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.36 : 1,742.16 = 870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.36/1,742.16 = 870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.36x = 1,742.16 × 870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.36x = 1,516,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,515.44/1,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.38

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