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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.94, 1,783.43 and 872.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.94, 1,783.43 and 872.87 is: 1,204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.94 : 1,783.43 = 872.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.94/1,783.43 = 872.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.94x = 1,783.43 × 872.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.94x = 1,556,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,689.26/1,291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.93

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