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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.16, 1,512.30 and 873.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.16, 1,512.30 and 873.80 is: 1,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.16 : 1,512.30 = 873.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.16/1,512.30 = 873.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.16x = 1,512.30 × 873.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.16x = 1,321,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,447.74/1,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.45

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