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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.71, 2,403.29 and 870.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.71, 2,403.29 and 870.19 is: 1,305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.71 : 2,403.29 = 870.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.71/2,403.29 = 870.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.71x = 2,403.29 × 870.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.71x = 2,091,318.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,318.93/1,601.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.68

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