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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.51, 2,015.44 and 871.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.51, 2,015.44 and 871.37 is: 1,202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.51 : 2,015.44 = 871.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.51/2,015.44 = 871.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.51x = 2,015.44 × 871.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.51x = 1,756,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,181.70/1,460.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.45

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