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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.23, 1,923.33 and 870.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.23, 1,923.33 and 870.35 is: 1,305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.23 : 1,923.33 = 870.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.23/1,923.33 = 870.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.23x = 1,923.33 × 870.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.23x = 1,673,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,960.65/1,282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.51

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