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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.92, 2,184.84 and 871.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.92, 2,184.84 and 871.02 is: 1,306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.92 : 2,184.84 = 871.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.92/2,184.84 = 871.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.92x = 2,184.84 × 871.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.92x = 1,903,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,039.34/1,456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.21

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