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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.57, 2,020.72 and 875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.57, 2,020.72 and 875.25 is: 1,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.57 : 2,020.72 = 875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.57/2,020.72 = 875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.57x = 2,020.72 × 875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.57x = 1,768,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,635.18/1,464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.61

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