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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.27, 1,297.65 and 838.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.27, 1,297.65 and 838.68 is: 1,250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.27 : 1,297.65 = 838.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.27/1,297.65 = 838.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.27x = 1,297.65 × 838.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.27x = 1,088,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,313.10/870.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.55

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