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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.87, 2,015.76 and 839.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.87, 2,015.76 and 839.75 is: 1,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.87 : 2,015.76 = 839.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.87/2,015.76 = 839.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.87x = 2,015.76 × 839.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.87x = 1,692,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,734.46/1,460.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.72

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