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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.87, 1,447.61 and 873.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.87, 1,447.61 and 873.05 is: 1,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.87 : 1,447.61 = 873.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.87/1,447.61 = 873.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.87x = 1,447.61 × 873.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.87x = 1,263,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,824.31/1,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.79

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