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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.77, 1,976.86 and 873.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.77, 1,976.86 and 873.21 is: 1,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.77 : 1,976.86 = 873.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.77/1,976.86 = 873.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.77x = 1,976.86 × 873.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.77x = 1,726,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,206.36/1,432.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.80

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