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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.18, 2,023.14 and 876.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.18, 2,023.14 and 876.62 is: 1,209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.18 : 2,023.14 = 876.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.18/2,023.14 = 876.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.18x = 2,023.14 × 876.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.18x = 1,773,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,524.99/1,466.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.62

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