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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.65, 2,117.77 and 871.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.65, 2,117.77 and 871.53 is: 1,202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.65 : 2,117.77 = 871.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.65/2,117.77 = 871.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.65x = 2,117.77 × 871.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.65x = 1,845,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,700.09/1,534.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.68

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