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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.45, 1,933.53 and 870.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.45, 1,933.53 and 870.15 is: 1,200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.45 : 1,933.53 = 870.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.45/1,933.53 = 870.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.45x = 1,933.53 × 870.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.45x = 1,682,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,454.24/1,401.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.51

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