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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.13, 1,509.60 and 873.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.13, 1,509.60 and 873.73 is: 1,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.13 : 1,509.60 = 873.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.13/1,509.60 = 873.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.13x = 1,509.60 × 873.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.13x = 1,318,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,982.81/1,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.41

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