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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.52, 2,867.03 and 870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.52, 2,867.03 and 870.40 is: 1,305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.52 : 2,867.03 = 870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.52/2,867.03 = 870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.52x = 2,867.03 × 870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.52x = 2,495,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,465.41/1,911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.49

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