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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.60, 1,810.92 and 870.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.60, 1,810.92 and 870.42 is: 1,201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.60 : 1,810.92 = 870.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.60/1,810.92 = 870.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.60x = 1,810.92 × 870.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.60x = 1,576,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,260.99/1,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.78

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