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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.71, 2,026.94 and 871.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.71, 2,026.94 and 871.38 is: 1,202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.71 : 2,026.94 = 871.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.71/2,026.94 = 871.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.71x = 2,026.94 × 871.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.71x = 1,766,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,230.62/1,468.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.57

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