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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.53, 1,936.26 and 872.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.53, 1,936.26 and 872.28 is: 1,203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.53 : 1,936.26 = 872.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.53/1,936.26 = 872.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.53x = 1,936.26 × 872.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.53x = 1,688,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,960.87/1,403.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.37

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