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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.83, 1,662.76 and 871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.83, 1,662.76 and 871.73 is: 1,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.83 : 1,662.76 = 871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.83/1,662.76 = 871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.83x = 1,662.76 × 871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.83x = 1,449,479.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,479.75/1,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.05

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