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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.66, 2,016.12 and 871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.66, 2,016.12 and 871.76 is: 1,202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.66 : 2,016.12 = 871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.66/2,016.12 = 871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.66x = 2,016.12 × 871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.66x = 1,757,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,572.77/1,461.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.45

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