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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.83, 1,927.67 and 873.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.83, 1,927.67 and 873.81 is: 1,309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.83 : 1,927.67 = 873.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.83/1,927.67 = 873.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.83x = 1,927.67 × 873.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.83x = 1,684,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,412.95/1,285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.98

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