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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.03, 2,023.07 and 876.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.03, 2,023.07 and 876.22 is: 1,209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.03 : 2,023.07 = 876.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.03/2,023.07 = 876.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.03x = 2,023.07 × 876.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.03x = 1,772,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,644.96/1,466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.14

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