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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.53, 2,022.68 and 876.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.53, 2,022.68 and 876.39 is: 1,209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.53 : 2,022.68 = 876.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.53/2,022.68 = 876.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.53x = 2,022.68 × 876.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.53x = 1,772,656.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,656.53/1,465.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.57

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