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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.53, 1,888.27 and 870.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.53, 1,888.27 and 870.99 is: 1,201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.53 : 1,888.27 = 870.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.53/1,888.27 = 870.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.53x = 1,888.27 × 870.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.53x = 1,644,664.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,664.29/1,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.77

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