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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.77, 1,853.24 and 871.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.77, 1,853.24 and 871.49 is: 1,201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.77 : 1,853.24 = 871.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.77/1,853.24 = 871.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.77x = 1,853.24 × 871.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.77x = 1,615,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,080.40/1,343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.90

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