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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.40, 1,383.78 and 873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.40, 1,383.78 and 873.64 is: 1,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.40 : 1,383.78 = 873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.40/1,383.78 = 873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.40x = 1,383.78 × 873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.40x = 1,208,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,925.56/1,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.43

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