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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.07, 1,812.75 and 871.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.07, 1,812.75 and 871.56 is: 1,203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.07 : 1,812.75 = 871.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.07/1,812.75 = 871.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.07x = 1,812.75 × 871.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.07x = 1,579,920.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,920.39/1,313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.23

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