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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.52, 2,132.97 and 873.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.52, 2,132.97 and 873.42 is: 1,310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.52 : 2,132.97 = 873.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.52/2,132.97 = 873.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.52x = 2,132.97 × 873.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.52x = 1,862,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,978.66/1,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.55

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