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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.77, 2,015.62 and 871.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.77, 2,015.62 and 871.09 is: 1,201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.77 : 2,015.62 = 871.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.77/2,015.62 = 871.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.77x = 2,015.62 × 871.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.77x = 1,755,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,786.43/1,460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.96

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