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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.90, 2,014.90 and 871.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.90, 2,014.90 and 871.31 is: 1,201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.90 : 2,014.90 = 871.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.90/2,014.90 = 871.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.90x = 2,014.90 × 871.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.90x = 1,755,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,590.27/1,460.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.72

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