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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.66, 2,018.38 and 873.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.66, 2,018.38 and 873.22 is: 1,204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.66 : 2,018.38 = 873.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.66/2,018.38 = 873.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.66x = 2,018.38 × 873.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.66x = 1,762,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,489.78/1,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.99

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