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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.44, 2,066.46 and 876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.44, 2,066.46 and 876.44 is: 1,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.44 : 2,066.46 = 876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.44/2,066.46 = 876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.44x = 2,066.46 × 876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.44x = 1,811,128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,128.20/1,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.48

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