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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.76, 2,082.22 and 870.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.76, 2,082.22 and 870.04 is: 1,306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.76 : 2,082.22 = 870.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.76/2,082.22 = 870.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.76x = 2,082.22 × 870.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.76x = 1,811,614.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,614.69/1,386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.36

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