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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.72, 1,956.60 and 871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.72, 1,956.60 and 871.64 is: 1,310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.72 : 1,956.60 = 871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.72/1,956.60 = 871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.72x = 1,956.60 × 871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.72x = 1,705,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,450.82/1,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.15

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