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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.97, 2,002.29 and 861.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.97, 2,002.29 and 861.16 is: 1,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.97 : 2,002.29 = 861.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.97/2,002.29 = 861.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.97x = 2,002.29 × 861.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.97x = 1,724,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,292.06/1,450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.37

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