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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.76, 1,741.80 and 870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.76, 1,741.80 and 870.28 is: 1,199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.76 : 1,741.80 = 870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.76/1,741.80 = 870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.76x = 1,741.80 × 870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.76x = 1,515,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,853.70/1,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.48

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