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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.84, 1,856.86 and 873.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.84, 1,856.86 and 873.42 is: 1,205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.84 : 1,856.86 = 873.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.84/1,856.86 = 873.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.84x = 1,856.86 × 873.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.84x = 1,621,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,818.66/1,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.96

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