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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.27, 1,565.73 and 873.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.27, 1,565.73 and 873.05 is: 1,205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.27 : 1,565.73 = 873.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.27/1,565.73 = 873.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.27x = 1,565.73 × 873.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.27x = 1,366,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,952.75/1,134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.14

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