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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.80, 1,462.02 and 873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.80, 1,462.02 and 873.12 is: 1,203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.80 : 1,462.02 = 873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.80/1,462.02 = 873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.80x = 1,462.02 × 873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.80x = 1,276,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,518.90/1,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.35

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