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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.06, 2,010.90 and 867.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.06, 2,010.90 and 867.57 is: 1,197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.06 : 2,010.90 = 867.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.06/2,010.90 = 867.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.06x = 2,010.90 × 867.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.06x = 1,744,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,596.51/1,457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.34

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