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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.35, 1,783.52 and 870.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.35, 1,783.52 and 870.97 is: 1,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.35 : 1,783.52 = 870.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.35/1,783.52 = 870.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.35x = 1,783.52 × 870.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.35x = 1,553,392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,392.41/1,291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.92

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