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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.38, 1,928.39 and 873.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.38, 1,928.39 and 873.71 is: 1,205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.38 : 1,928.39 = 873.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.38/1,928.39 = 873.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.38x = 1,928.39 × 873.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.38x = 1,684,853.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,853.63/1,397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.72

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