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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.48, 2,014.80 and 870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.48, 2,014.80 and 870.80 is: 1,201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.48 : 2,014.80 = 870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.48/2,014.80 = 870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.48x = 2,014.80 × 870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.48x = 1,754,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,488.28/1,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.31

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