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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082, 1,491.90 and 873.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082, 1,491.90 and 873.02 is: 1,203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082 : 1,491.90 = 873.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082/1,491.90 = 873.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082x = 1,491.90 × 873.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082x = 1,302,458.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,458.54/1,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.75

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