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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.75, 2,013.08 and 870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.75, 2,013.08 and 870.08 is: 1,200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.75 : 2,013.08 = 870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.75/2,013.08 = 870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.75x = 2,013.08 × 870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.75x = 1,751,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,541.33/1,458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.71

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