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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.77, 2,112.12 and 867.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.77, 2,112.12 and 867.47 is: 1,196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.77 : 2,112.12 = 867.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.77/2,112.12 = 867.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.77x = 2,112.12 × 867.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.77x = 1,832,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,196.40/1,530.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.91

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