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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.66, 1,890.16 and 873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.66, 1,890.16 and 873.12 is: 1,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.66 : 1,890.16 = 873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.66/1,890.16 = 873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.66x = 1,890.16 × 873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.66x = 1,650,336.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,336.50/1,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.05

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