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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.78, 2,014.52 and 870.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.78, 2,014.52 and 870.66 is: 1,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.78 : 2,014.52 = 870.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.78/2,014.52 = 870.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.78x = 2,014.52 × 870.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.78x = 1,753,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,961.98/1,459.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.52

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