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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.67, 2,019.60 and 874.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.67, 2,019.60 and 874.06 is: 1,206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.67 : 2,019.60 = 874.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.67/2,019.60 = 874.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.67x = 2,019.60 × 874.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.67x = 1,765,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,246.53/1,463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.04

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