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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.15, 1,976.20 and 872.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.15, 1,976.20 and 872.65 is: 1,204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.15 : 1,976.20 = 872.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.15/1,976.20 = 872.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.15x = 1,976.20 × 872.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.15x = 1,724,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,530.93/1,432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.16

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