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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.73, 1,944.23 and 870.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.73, 1,944.23 and 870.70 is: 1,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.73 : 1,944.23 = 870.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.73/1,944.23 = 870.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.73x = 1,944.23 × 870.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.73x = 1,692,840.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,840.39/1,408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.68

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