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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.35, 2,019.57 and 874.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.35, 2,019.57 and 874.21 is: 1,206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.35 : 2,019.57 = 874.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.35/2,019.57 = 874.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.35x = 2,019.57 × 874.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.35x = 1,765,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,528.29/1,463.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.50

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