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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.58, 2,116.32 and 870.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.58, 2,116.32 and 870.47 is: 1,201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.58 : 2,116.32 = 870.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.58/2,116.32 = 870.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.58x = 2,116.32 × 870.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.58x = 1,842,193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,193.07/1,533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.24

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