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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.73, 1,926.75 and 873.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.73, 1,926.75 and 873.07 is: 1,204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.73 : 1,926.75 = 873.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.73/1,926.75 = 873.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.73x = 1,926.75 × 873.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.73x = 1,682,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,186.08/1,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.37

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