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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.41, 2,116.23 and 870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.41, 2,116.23 and 870.44 is: 1,201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.41 : 2,116.23 = 870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.41/2,116.23 = 870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.41x = 2,116.23 × 870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.41x = 1,842,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,051.24/1,533.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.28

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