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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.38, 2,014.20 and 870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.38, 2,014.20 and 870.24 is: 1,201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.38 : 2,014.20 = 870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.38/2,014.20 = 870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.38x = 2,014.20 × 870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.38x = 1,752,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,837.41/1,459.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.08

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