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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.12, 1,854.29 and 871.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.12, 1,854.29 and 871.16 is: 1,202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.12 : 1,854.29 = 871.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.12/1,854.29 = 871.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.12x = 1,854.29 × 871.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.12x = 1,615,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,376.18/1,343.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.71

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