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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.38, 1,782.18 and 871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.38, 1,782.18 and 871.80 is: 1,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.38 : 1,782.18 = 871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.38/1,782.18 = 871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.38x = 1,782.18 × 871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.38x = 1,553,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,704.52/1,291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.14

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