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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.37, 2,022.89 and 876.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.37, 2,022.89 and 876.47 is: 1,209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.37 : 2,022.89 = 876.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.37/2,022.89 = 876.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.37x = 2,022.89 × 876.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.37x = 1,772,987.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,987.90/1,466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.10

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