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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.83, 2,116.68 and 870.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.83, 2,116.68 and 870.55 is: 1,201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.83 : 2,116.68 = 870.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.83/2,116.68 = 870.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.83x = 2,116.68 × 870.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.83x = 1,842,667.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,667.22/1,533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.35

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