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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.16, 2,058.88 and 871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.16, 2,058.88 and 871.04 is: 1,201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.16 : 2,058.88 = 871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.16/2,058.88 = 871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.16x = 2,058.88 × 871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.16x = 1,793,366.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,366.84/1,492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.86

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