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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.94, 1,754.57 and 873.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.94, 1,754.57 and 873.62 is: 1,205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.94 : 1,754.57 = 873.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.94/1,754.57 = 873.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.94x = 1,754.57 × 873.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.94x = 1,532,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,823.08/1,271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.11

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