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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.52, 1,975.53 and 871.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.52, 1,975.53 and 871.81 is: 1,203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.52 : 1,975.53 = 871.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.52/1,975.53 = 871.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.52x = 1,975.53 × 871.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.52x = 1,722,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,286.81/1,431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.12

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