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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.18, 1,811.57 and 870.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.18, 1,811.57 and 870.69 is: 1,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.18 : 1,811.57 = 870.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.18/1,811.57 = 870.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.18x = 1,811.57 × 870.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.18x = 1,577,315.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,315.88/1,312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.06

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