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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.72, 2,024.03 and 876.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.72, 2,024.03 and 876.95 is: 1,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.72 : 2,024.03 = 876.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.72/2,024.03 = 876.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.72x = 2,024.03 × 876.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.72x = 1,774,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,968.72/1,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.16

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