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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.56, 2,023.20 and 876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.56, 2,023.20 and 876.60 is: 1,210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.56 : 2,023.20 = 876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.56/2,023.20 = 876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.56x = 2,023.20 × 876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.56x = 1,773,537.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,537.12/1,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.14

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