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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.10, 1,811.17 and 870.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.10, 1,811.17 and 870.13 is: 1,201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.10 : 1,811.17 = 870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.10/1,811.17 = 870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.10x = 1,811.17 × 870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.10x = 1,575,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,953.35/1,312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.09

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