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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.88, 1,850.92 and 870.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.88, 1,850.92 and 870.36 is: 1,200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.88 : 1,850.92 = 870.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.88/1,850.92 = 870.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.88x = 1,850.92 × 870.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.88x = 1,610,966.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,966.73/1,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.53

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