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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.90, 1,394.29 and 873.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.90, 1,394.29 and 873.48 is: 1,202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.90 : 1,394.29 = 873.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.90/1,394.29 = 873.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.90x = 1,394.29 × 873.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.90x = 1,217,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,884.43/1,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.37

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