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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.49, 2,019.33 and 874.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.49, 2,019.33 and 874.08 is: 1,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.49 : 2,019.33 = 874.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.49/2,019.33 = 874.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.49x = 2,019.33 × 874.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.49x = 1,765,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,055.97/1,463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.06

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