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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.59, 1,744.46 and 870.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.59, 1,744.46 and 870.93 is: 1,201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.59 : 1,744.46 = 870.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.59/1,744.46 = 870.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.59x = 1,744.46 × 870.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.59x = 1,519,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,302.55/1,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.42

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