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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.39, 1,752.14 and 873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.39, 1,752.14 and 873.18 is: 1,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.39 : 1,752.14 = 873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.39/1,752.14 = 873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.39x = 1,752.14 × 873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.39x = 1,529,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,922.67/1,271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.34

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