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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.44, 2,018.88 and 873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.44, 2,018.88 and 873.30 is: 1,205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.44 : 2,018.88 = 873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.44/2,018.88 = 873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.44x = 2,018.88 × 873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.44x = 1,763,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,087.90/1,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.58

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