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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.30, 2,014.94 and 870.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.30, 2,014.94 and 870.89 is: 1,201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.30 : 2,014.94 = 870.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.30/2,014.94 = 870.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.30x = 2,014.94 × 870.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.30x = 1,754,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,784.22/1,460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.66

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