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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.17, 2,020.27 and 866.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.17, 2,020.27 and 866.75 is: 1,195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.17 : 2,020.27 = 866.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.17/2,020.27 = 866.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.17x = 2,020.27 × 866.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.17x = 1,751,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,064.69/1,464.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.94

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