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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.06, 2,112.88 and 867.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.06, 2,112.88 and 867.89 is: 1,197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.06 : 2,112.88 = 867.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.06/2,112.88 = 867.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.06x = 2,112.88 × 867.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.06x = 1,833,755.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,755.35/1,531.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.71

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