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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.09, 1,982.76 and 870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.09, 1,982.76 and 870.20 is: 1,200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.09 : 1,982.76 = 870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.09/1,982.76 = 870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.09x = 1,982.76 × 870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.09x = 1,725,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,387.84/1,437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.61

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