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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.97, 2,022.99 and 876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.97, 2,022.99 and 876.20 is: 1,209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.97 : 2,022.99 = 876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.97/2,022.99 = 876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.97x = 2,022.99 × 876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.97x = 1,772,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,543.84/1,465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.13

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