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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.46, 1,977.28 and 873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.46, 1,977.28 and 873.30 is: 1,205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.46 : 1,977.28 = 873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.46/1,977.28 = 873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.46x = 1,977.28 × 873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.46x = 1,726,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,758.62/1,432.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.45

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