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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.13, 2,001.14 and 870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.13, 2,001.14 and 870.64 is: 1,307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.13 : 2,001.14 = 870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.13/2,001.14 = 870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.13x = 2,001.14 × 870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.13x = 1,742,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,272.53/1,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.88

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