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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.87, 2,118.10 and 871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.87, 2,118.10 and 871.75 is: 1,203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.87 : 2,118.10 = 871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.87/2,118.10 = 871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.87x = 2,118.10 × 871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.87x = 1,846,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,438.73/1,534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.00

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