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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.22, 2,020.98 and 866.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.22, 2,020.98 and 866.75 is: 1,196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.22 : 2,020.98 = 866.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.22/2,020.98 = 866.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.22x = 2,020.98 × 866.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.22x = 1,751,677.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,677.56/1,464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.32

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