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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.91, 1,977.39 and 873.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.91, 1,977.39 and 873.47 is: 1,205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.91 : 1,977.39 = 873.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.91/1,977.39 = 873.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.91x = 1,977.39 × 873.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.91x = 1,727,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,180.96/1,432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.37

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