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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.97, 1,850.60 and 870.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.97, 1,850.60 and 870.02 is: 1,199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.97 : 1,850.60 = 870.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.97/1,850.60 = 870.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.97x = 1,850.60 × 870.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.97x = 1,610,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,048.78/1,341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.77

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