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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.26, 1,891.28 and 873.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.26, 1,891.28 and 873.63 is: 1,205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.26 : 1,891.28 = 873.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.26/1,891.28 = 873.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.26x = 1,891.28 × 873.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.26x = 1,652,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,281.13/1,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.81

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