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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.54, 2,022.36 and 876.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.54, 2,022.36 and 876.07 is: 1,208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.54 : 2,022.36 = 876.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.54/2,022.36 = 876.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.54x = 2,022.36 × 876.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.54x = 1,771,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,728.93/1,465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.93

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