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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.67, 2,014.25 and 870.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.67, 2,014.25 and 870.21 is: 1,200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.67 : 2,014.25 = 870.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.67/2,014.25 = 870.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.67x = 2,014.25 × 870.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.67x = 1,752,816.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,816.14/1,459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.83

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