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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.51, 1,436.16 and 876.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.51, 1,436.16 and 876.73 is: 1,207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.51 : 1,436.16 = 876.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.51/1,436.16 = 876.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.51x = 1,436.16 × 876.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.51x = 1,259,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,124.56/1,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.78

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