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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.96, 1,541.81 and 873.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.96, 1,541.81 and 873.87 is: 1,311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.96 : 1,541.81 = 873.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.96/1,541.81 = 873.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.96x = 1,541.81 × 873.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.96x = 1,347,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,343.69/1,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.97

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