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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.06, 1,394.51 and 873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.06, 1,394.51 and 873.64 is: 1,202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.06 : 1,394.51 = 873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.06/1,394.51 = 873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.06x = 1,394.51 × 873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.06x = 1,218,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,291.86/1,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.59

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