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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.67, 2,021.98 and 875.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.67, 2,021.98 and 875.86 is: 1,208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.67 : 2,021.98 = 875.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.67/2,021.98 = 875.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.67x = 2,021.98 × 875.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.67x = 1,770,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,964.16/1,465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.30

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