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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.10, 1,890.74 and 871.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.10, 1,890.74 and 871.97 is: 1,204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.10 : 1,890.74 = 871.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.10/1,890.74 = 871.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.10x = 1,890.74 × 871.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.10x = 1,648,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,661.28/1,369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.19

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