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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.12, 2,022.56 and 876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.12, 2,022.56 and 876.44 is: 1,209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.12 : 2,022.56 = 876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.12/2,022.56 = 876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.12x = 2,022.56 × 876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.12x = 1,772,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,637.99/1,466.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.07

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