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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.53, 1,781.60 and 873.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.53, 1,781.60 and 873.08 is: 1,205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.53 : 1,781.60 = 873.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.53/1,781.60 = 873.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.53x = 1,781.60 × 873.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.53x = 1,555,466.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,466.05/1,290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.30

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