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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.45, 1,753.44 and 872.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.45, 1,753.44 and 872.41 is: 1,203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.45 : 1,753.44 = 872.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.45/1,753.44 = 872.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.45x = 1,753.44 × 872.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.45x = 1,529,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,720.69/1,271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.13

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