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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.30, 2,035.02 and 870.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.30, 2,035.02 and 870.30 is: 1,305.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.30 : 2,035.02 = 870.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.30/2,035.02 = 870.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.30x = 2,035.02 × 870.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.30x = 1,771,077.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,077.91/1,356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.82

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