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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.19, 1,889.64 and 871.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.19, 1,889.64 and 871.85 is: 1,203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.19 : 1,889.64 = 871.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.19/1,889.64 = 871.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.19x = 1,889.64 × 871.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.19x = 1,647,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,473.19/1,369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.25

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