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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.75, 1,936.82 and 872.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.75, 1,936.82 and 872.39 is: 1,203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.75 : 1,936.82 = 872.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.75/1,936.82 = 872.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.75x = 1,936.82 × 872.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.75x = 1,689,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,662.40/1,403.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.68

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