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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.64, 1,514.54 and 871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.64, 1,514.54 and 871.28 is: 1,300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.64 : 1,514.54 = 871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.64/1,514.54 = 871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.64x = 1,514.54 × 871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.64x = 1,319,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,588.41/1,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.55

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