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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.70, 1,553.49 and 873.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.70, 1,553.49 and 873.10 is: 1,309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.70 : 1,553.49 = 873.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.70/1,553.49 = 873.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.70x = 1,553.49 × 873.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.70x = 1,356,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,352.12/1,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.60

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