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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.94, 1,771.88 and 871.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.94, 1,771.88 and 871.22 is: 1,200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.94 : 1,771.88 = 871.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.94/1,771.88 = 871.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.94x = 1,771.88 × 871.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.94x = 1,543,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,697.29/1,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.44

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