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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.40, 1,661.18 and 873.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.40, 1,661.18 and 873.38 is: 1,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.40 : 1,661.18 = 873.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.40/1,661.18 = 873.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.40x = 1,661.18 × 873.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.40x = 1,450,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,841.39/1,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.62

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