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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.66, 2,076.32 and 871.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.66, 2,076.32 and 871.58 is: 1,306.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.66 : 2,076.32 = 871.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.66/2,076.32 = 871.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.66x = 2,076.32 × 871.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.66x = 1,809,678.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,678.99/1,385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.01

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