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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.84, 1,891.38 and 873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.84, 1,891.38 and 873.28 is: 1,205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.84 : 1,891.38 = 873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.84/1,891.38 = 873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.84x = 1,891.38 × 873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.84x = 1,651,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,704.33/1,369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.76

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