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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.03, 2,020.41 and 874.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.03, 2,020.41 and 874.49 is: 1,206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.03 : 2,020.41 = 874.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.03/2,020.41 = 874.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.03x = 2,020.41 × 874.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.03x = 1,766,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,818.24/1,464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.82

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