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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.58, 2,019.15 and 873.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.58, 2,019.15 and 873.78 is: 1,205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.58 : 2,019.15 = 873.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.58/2,019.15 = 873.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.58x = 2,019.15 × 873.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.58x = 1,764,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,292.89/1,463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.46

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