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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.47, 1,782.32 and 870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.47, 1,782.32 and 870.10 is: 1,201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.47 : 1,782.32 = 870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.47/1,782.32 = 870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.47x = 1,782.32 × 870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.47x = 1,550,796.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,796.63/1,290.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.73

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