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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.03, 2,023.38 and 876.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.03, 2,023.38 and 876.89 is: 1,210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.03 : 2,023.38 = 876.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.03/2,023.38 = 876.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.03x = 2,023.38 × 876.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.03x = 1,774,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,286.75/1,466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.26

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