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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.65, 2,057.96 and 870.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.65, 2,057.96 and 870.65 is: 1,201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.65 : 2,057.96 = 870.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.65/2,057.96 = 870.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.65x = 2,057.96 × 870.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.65x = 1,791,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,748.23/1,491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.19

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