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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.40, 1,928.28 and 873.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.40, 1,928.28 and 873.40 is: 1,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.40 : 1,928.28 = 873.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.40/1,928.28 = 873.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.40x = 1,928.28 × 873.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.40x = 1,684,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,159.75/1,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.21

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