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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.59, 1,812.30 and 871.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.59, 1,812.30 and 871.41 is: 1,203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.59 : 1,812.30 = 871.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.59/1,812.30 = 871.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.59x = 1,812.30 × 871.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.59x = 1,579,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,256.34/1,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.16

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