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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.03, 2,010.66 and 867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.03, 2,010.66 and 867.62 is: 1,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.03 : 2,010.66 = 867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.03/2,010.66 = 867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.03x = 2,010.66 × 867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.03x = 1,744,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,488.83/1,457.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.29

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