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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.16, 2,021.14 and 875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.16, 2,021.14 and 875.32 is: 1,207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.16 : 2,021.14 = 875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.16/2,021.14 = 875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.16x = 2,021.14 × 875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.16x = 1,769,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,144.26/1,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.48

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