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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.76, 2,009.68 and 867.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.76, 2,009.68 and 867.17 is: 1,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.76 : 2,009.68 = 867.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.76/2,009.68 = 867.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.76x = 2,009.68 × 867.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.76x = 1,742,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,734.21/1,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.31

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