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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783, 2,675.48 and 871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783, 2,675.48 and 871 is: 1,306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783 : 2,675.48 = 871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783/2,675.48 = 871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783x = 2,675.48 × 871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783x = 2,330,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,343.08/1,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.98

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