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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.70, 1,755.68 and 873.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.70, 1,755.68 and 873.96 is: 1,206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.70 : 1,755.68 = 873.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.70/1,755.68 = 873.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.70x = 1,755.68 × 873.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.70x = 1,534,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,383.14/1,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.56

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