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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.26, 2,019.14 and 873.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.26, 2,019.14 and 873.94 is: 1,205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.26 : 2,019.14 = 873.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.26/2,019.14 = 873.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.26x = 2,019.14 × 873.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.26x = 1,764,607.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,607.21/1,463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.94

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