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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.68, 2,118.03 and 871.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.68, 2,118.03 and 871.47 is: 1,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.68 : 2,118.03 = 871.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.68/2,118.03 = 871.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.68x = 2,118.03 × 871.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.68x = 1,845,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,799.60/1,534.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.73

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