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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.58, 2,021.46 and 875.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.58, 2,021.46 and 875.63 is: 1,207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.58 : 2,021.46 = 875.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.58/2,021.46 = 875.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.58x = 2,021.46 × 875.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.58x = 1,770,040.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,040.91/1,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.75

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