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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.33, 2,057.89 and 870.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.33, 2,057.89 and 870.69 is: 1,201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.33 : 2,057.89 = 870.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.33/2,057.89 = 870.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.33x = 2,057.89 × 870.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.33x = 1,791,779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,779.89/1,491.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.46

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