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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.30, 1,975.22 and 871.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.30, 1,975.22 and 871.79 is: 1,203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.30 : 1,975.22 = 871.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.30/1,975.22 = 871.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.30x = 1,975.22 × 871.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.30x = 1,721,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,962.81/1,431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.08

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