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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.44, 2,018.19 and 873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.44, 2,018.19 and 873 is: 1,204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.44 : 2,018.19 = 873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.44/2,018.19 = 873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.44x = 2,018.19 × 873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.44x = 1,761,879.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,879.87/1,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.75

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