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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.85, 1,888.34 and 871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.85, 1,888.34 and 871.64 is: 1,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.85 : 1,888.34 = 871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.85/1,888.34 = 871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.85x = 1,888.34 × 871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.85x = 1,645,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,943.10/1,368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.43

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