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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.24, 1,812.78 and 873.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.24, 1,812.78 and 873.40 is: 1,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.24 : 1,812.78 = 873.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.24/1,812.78 = 873.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.24x = 1,812.78 × 873.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.24x = 1,583,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,282.05/1,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.80

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