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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.54, 2,020.98 and 875.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.54, 2,020.98 and 875.07 is: 1,207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.54 : 2,020.98 = 875.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.54/2,020.98 = 875.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.54x = 2,020.98 × 875.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.54x = 1,768,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,498.97/1,464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.55

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