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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.58, 1,853.81 and 871.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.58, 1,853.81 and 871.66 is: 1,201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.58 : 1,853.81 = 871.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.58/1,853.81 = 871.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.58x = 1,853.81 × 871.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.58x = 1,615,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,892.02/1,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.78

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