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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.52, 1,480.77 and 876.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.52, 1,480.77 and 876.69 is: 1,209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.52 : 1,480.77 = 876.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.52/1,480.77 = 876.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.52x = 1,480.77 × 876.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.52x = 1,298,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,176.25/1,073.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.27

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