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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.94, 2,020.26 and 874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.94, 2,020.26 and 874.50 is: 1,206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.94 : 2,020.26 = 874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.94/2,020.26 = 874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.94x = 2,020.26 × 874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.94x = 1,766,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,717.37/1,463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.82

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