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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.27, 1,853.35 and 871.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.27, 1,853.35 and 871.34 is: 1,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.27 : 1,853.35 = 871.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.27/1,853.35 = 871.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.27x = 1,853.35 × 871.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.27x = 1,614,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,897.99/1,344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.32

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