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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.95, 2,018.97 and 873.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.95, 2,018.97 and 873.57 is: 1,205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.95 : 2,018.97 = 873.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.95/2,018.97 = 873.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.95x = 2,018.97 × 873.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.95x = 1,763,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,711.62/1,462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.59

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