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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.20, 1,303.67 and 754.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.20, 1,303.67 and 754.47 is: 1,128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.20 : 1,303.67 = 754.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.20/1,303.67 = 754.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.20x = 1,303.67 × 754.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.20x = 983,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,573.39/871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.99

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