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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.34, 2,014.65 and 870.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.34, 2,014.65 and 870.76 is: 1,201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.34 : 2,014.65 = 870.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.34/2,014.65 = 870.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.34x = 2,014.65 × 870.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.34x = 1,754,279.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,279.15/1,460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.28

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