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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.36, 1,975.35 and 871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.36, 1,975.35 and 871.74 is: 1,203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.36 : 1,975.35 = 871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.36/1,975.35 = 871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.36x = 1,975.35 × 871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.36x = 1,721,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,991.61/1,431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.05

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