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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.57, 1,783.59 and 873.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.57, 1,783.59 and 873.83 is: 1,205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.57 : 1,783.59 = 873.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.57/1,783.59 = 873.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.57x = 1,783.59 × 873.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.57x = 1,558,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,555.63/1,292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.78

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