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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.73, 2,010.48 and 867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.73, 2,010.48 and 867.27 is: 1,196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.73 : 2,010.48 = 867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.73/2,010.48 = 867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.73x = 2,010.48 × 867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.73x = 1,743,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,630.89/1,456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.94

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