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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.27, 2,021.83 and 875.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.27, 2,021.83 and 875.59 is: 1,208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.27 : 2,021.83 = 875.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.27/2,021.83 = 875.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.27x = 2,021.83 × 875.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.27x = 1,770,294.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,294.13/1,465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.17

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