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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.80, 2,190.84 and 875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.80, 2,190.84 and 875.44 is: 1,312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.80 : 2,190.84 = 875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.80/2,190.84 = 875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.80x = 2,190.84 × 875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.80x = 1,917,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,948.97/1,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.94

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