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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.62, 1,753.31 and 872.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.62, 1,753.31 and 872.17 is: 1,203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.62 : 1,753.31 = 872.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.62/1,753.31 = 872.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.62x = 1,753.31 × 872.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.62x = 1,529,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,182.18/1,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.49

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