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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.72, 1,815.12 and 873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.72, 1,815.12 and 873 is: 1,205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.72 : 1,815.12 = 873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.72/1,815.12 = 873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.72x = 1,815.12 × 873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.72x = 1,584,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,599.76/1,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.28

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