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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.60, 1,386.90 and 870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.60, 1,386.90 and 870 is: 1,305

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.60 : 1,386.90 = 870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.60/1,386.90 = 870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.60x = 1,386.90 × 870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.60x = 1,206,603
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,603/924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305

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