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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.85, 2,002.70 and 861.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.85, 2,002.70 and 861.39 is: 1,189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.85 : 2,002.70 = 861.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.85/2,002.70 = 861.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.85x = 2,002.70 × 861.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.85x = 1,725,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,102.67/1,450.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.03

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