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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.88, 1,780.56 and 870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.88, 1,780.56 and 870.48 is: 1,201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.88 : 1,780.56 = 870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.88/1,780.56 = 870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.88x = 1,780.56 × 870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.88x = 1,549,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,941.87/1,289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.62

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