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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.47, 2,117.50 and 871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.47, 2,117.50 and 871.28 is: 1,202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.47 : 2,117.50 = 871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.47/2,117.50 = 871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.47x = 2,117.50 × 871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.47x = 1,844,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,930.11/1,534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.33

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