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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.09, 1,857.45 and 873.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.09, 1,857.45 and 873.59 is: 1,310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.09 : 1,857.45 = 873.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.09/1,857.45 = 873.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.09x = 1,857.45 × 873.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.09x = 1,622,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,652.75/1,238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.61

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