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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.59, 2,117.79 and 871.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.59, 2,117.79 and 871.43 is: 1,202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.59 : 2,117.79 = 871.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.59/2,117.79 = 871.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.59x = 2,117.79 × 871.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.59x = 1,845,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,495.15/1,534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.60

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