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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.77, 2,011.12 and 867.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.77, 2,011.12 and 867.73 is: 1,197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.77 : 2,011.12 = 867.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.77/2,011.12 = 867.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.77x = 2,011.12 × 867.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.77x = 1,745,109.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,109.16/1,457.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.11

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