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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.75, 1,938.20 and 873.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.75, 1,938.20 and 873.39 is: 1,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.75 : 1,938.20 = 873.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.75/1,938.20 = 873.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.75x = 1,938.20 × 873.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.75x = 1,692,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,804.50/1,404.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.06

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