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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.64, 2,010.08 and 867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.64, 2,010.08 and 867.16 is: 1,196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.64 : 2,010.08 = 867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.64/2,010.08 = 867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.64x = 2,010.08 × 867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.64x = 1,743,060.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,060.97/1,456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.63

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