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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.72, 2,010.12 and 867.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.72, 2,010.12 and 867.15 is: 1,196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.72 : 2,010.12 = 867.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.72/2,010.12 = 867.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.72x = 2,010.12 × 867.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.72x = 1,743,075.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,075.56/1,456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.58

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