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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.56, 2,023.81 and 876.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.56, 2,023.81 and 876.75 is: 1,209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.56 : 2,023.81 = 876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.56/2,023.81 = 876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.56x = 2,023.81 × 876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.56x = 1,774,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,375.42/1,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.89

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