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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.51, 1,529.92 and 873.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.51, 1,529.92 and 873.70 is: 1,309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.51 : 1,529.92 = 873.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.51/1,529.92 = 873.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.51x = 1,529.92 × 873.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.51x = 1,336,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,691.10/1,020.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.83

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