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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.99, 1,852.74 and 870.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.99, 1,852.74 and 870.03 is: 1,201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.99 : 1,852.74 = 870.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.99/1,852.74 = 870.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.99x = 1,852.74 × 870.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.99x = 1,611,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,939.38/1,341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.16

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