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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.92, 1,782.32 and 871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.92, 1,782.32 and 871.74 is: 1,203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.92 : 1,782.32 = 871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.92/1,782.32 = 871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.92x = 1,782.32 × 871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.92x = 1,553,715.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,715.28/1,290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.58

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