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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.76, 1,781.79 and 871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.76, 1,781.79 and 871.68 is: 1,203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.76 : 1,781.79 = 871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.76/1,781.79 = 871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.76x = 1,781.79 × 871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.76x = 1,553,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,142.79/1,290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.28

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