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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.71, 1,977.62 and 873.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.71, 1,977.62 and 873.54 is: 1,205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.71 : 1,977.62 = 873.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.71/1,977.62 = 873.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.71x = 1,977.62 × 873.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.71x = 1,727,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,525.81/1,432.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.77

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