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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.83, 1,784.53 and 873.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.83, 1,784.53 and 873.98 is: 1,205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.83 : 1,784.53 = 873.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.83/1,784.53 = 873.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.83x = 1,784.53 × 873.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.83x = 1,559,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,643.53/1,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.45

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