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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.16, 1,976.55 and 872.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.16, 1,976.55 and 872.96 is: 1,204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.16 : 1,976.55 = 872.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.16/1,976.55 = 872.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.16x = 1,976.55 × 872.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.16x = 1,725,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,449.09/1,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.79

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