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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.16, 1,455.21 and 871.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.16, 1,455.21 and 871.35 is: 1,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.16 : 1,455.21 = 871.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.16/1,455.21 = 871.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.16x = 1,455.21 × 871.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.16x = 1,267,997.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,997.23/975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.30

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