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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.80, 1,977.29 and 873.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.80, 1,977.29 and 873.29 is: 1,205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.80 : 1,977.29 = 873.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.80/1,977.29 = 873.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.80x = 1,977.29 × 873.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.80x = 1,726,733.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,733.33/1,432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.15

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