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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.78, 1,852.67 and 870.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.78, 1,852.67 and 870.83 is: 1,200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.78 : 1,852.67 = 870.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.78/1,852.67 = 870.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.78x = 1,852.67 × 870.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.78x = 1,613,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,360.89/1,343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.62

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