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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.94, 2,120.82 and 870.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.94, 2,120.82 and 870.22 is: 1,302.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.94 : 2,120.82 = 870.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.94/2,120.82 = 870.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.94x = 2,120.82 × 870.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.94x = 1,845,579.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,579.98/1,416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.51

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