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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.33, 2,117.56 and 871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.33, 2,117.56 and 871.28 is: 1,202.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.33 : 2,117.56 = 871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.33/2,117.56 = 871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.33x = 2,117.56 × 871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.33x = 1,844,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,986.77/1,534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.47

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