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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.76, 2,230.44 and 870.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.76, 2,230.44 and 870.56 is: 1,306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.76 : 2,230.44 = 870.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.76/2,230.44 = 870.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.76x = 2,230.44 × 870.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.76x = 1,941,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,731.85/1,486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.02

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