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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.80, 2,021.64 and 875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.80, 2,021.64 and 875.22 is: 1,207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.80 : 2,021.64 = 875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.80/2,021.64 = 875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.80x = 2,021.64 × 875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.80x = 1,769,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,379.76/1,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.93

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