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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.89, 2,021.54 and 875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.89, 2,021.54 and 875.40 is: 1,208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.89 : 2,021.54 = 875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.89/2,021.54 = 875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.89x = 2,021.54 × 875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.89x = 1,769,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,651.74/1,464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.05

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