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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.92, 1,541.22 and 873.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.92, 1,541.22 and 873.90 is: 1,310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.92 : 1,541.22 = 873.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.92/1,541.22 = 873.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.92x = 1,541.22 × 873.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.92x = 1,346,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,872.16/1,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.29

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