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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.34, 2,278.34 and 870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.34, 2,278.34 and 870.10 is: 1,303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.34 : 2,278.34 = 870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.34/2,278.34 = 870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.34x = 2,278.34 × 870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.34x = 1,982,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,383.63/1,521.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.05

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