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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.40, 1,847.80 and 873.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.40, 1,847.80 and 873.46 is: 1,205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.40 : 1,847.80 = 873.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.40/1,847.80 = 873.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.40x = 1,847.80 × 873.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.40x = 1,613,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,976.36/1,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.90

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