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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.89, 2,021.90 and 875.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.89, 2,021.90 and 875.61 is: 1,208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.89 : 2,021.90 = 875.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.89/2,021.90 = 875.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.89x = 2,021.90 × 875.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.89x = 1,770,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,391.48/1,464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.55

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