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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.94, 2,053.83 and 867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.94, 2,053.83 and 867.06 is: 1,196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.94 : 2,053.83 = 867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.94/2,053.83 = 867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.94x = 2,053.83 × 867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.94x = 1,780,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,793.84/1,487.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.82

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