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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.58, 2,020.12 and 874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.58, 2,020.12 and 874.90 is: 1,206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.58 : 2,020.12 = 874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.58/2,020.12 = 874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.58x = 2,020.12 × 874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.58x = 1,767,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,402.99/1,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.76

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