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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.41, 2,117.49 and 871.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.41, 2,117.49 and 871.23 is: 1,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.41 : 2,117.49 = 871.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.41/2,117.49 = 871.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.41x = 2,117.49 × 871.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.41x = 1,844,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,820.81/1,534.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.30

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