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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.25, 2,059.31 and 871.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.25, 2,059.31 and 871.25 is: 1,202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.25 : 2,059.31 = 871.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.25/2,059.31 = 871.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.25x = 2,059.31 × 871.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.25x = 1,794,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,169.48/1,492.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.33

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