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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.26, 2,020.61 and 875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.26, 2,020.61 and 875.12 is: 1,207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.26 : 2,020.61 = 875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.26/2,020.61 = 875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.26x = 2,020.61 × 875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.26x = 1,768,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,268.31/1,464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.62

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