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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.86, 1,851.32 and 870.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.86, 1,851.32 and 870.37 is: 1,200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.86 : 1,851.32 = 870.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.86/1,851.32 = 870.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.86x = 1,851.32 × 870.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.86x = 1,611,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,336.45/1,341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.82

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