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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.10, 2,023.77 and 876.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.10, 2,023.77 and 876.42 is: 1,209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.10 : 2,023.77 = 876.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.10/2,023.77 = 876.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.10x = 2,023.77 × 876.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.10x = 1,773,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,672.50/1,466.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.79

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