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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.62, 2,014.17 and 870.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.62, 2,014.17 and 870.36 is: 1,201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.62 : 2,014.17 = 870.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.62/2,014.17 = 870.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.62x = 2,014.17 × 870.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.62x = 1,753,053.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,053.00/1,459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.03

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