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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.94, 2,178.50 and 871.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.94, 2,178.50 and 871.26 is: 1,303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.94 : 2,178.50 = 871.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.94/2,178.50 = 871.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.94x = 2,178.50 × 871.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.94x = 1,898,039.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,039.91/1,455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.65

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