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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.89, 2,023.29 and 876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.89, 2,023.29 and 876.78 is: 1,210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.89 : 2,023.29 = 876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.89/2,023.29 = 876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.89x = 2,023.29 × 876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.89x = 1,773,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,980.21/1,465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.17

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