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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.33, 1,892.73 and 873.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.33, 1,892.73 and 873.86 is: 1,206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.33 : 1,892.73 = 873.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.33/1,892.73 = 873.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.33x = 1,892.73 × 873.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.33x = 1,653,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,981.04/1,371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.11

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