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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.67, 1,811.25 and 870.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.67, 1,811.25 and 870.87 is: 1,200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.67 : 1,811.25 = 870.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.67/1,811.25 = 870.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.67x = 1,811.25 × 870.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.67x = 1,577,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,363.29/1,313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.73

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