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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.73, 1,979.13 and 875.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.73, 1,979.13 and 875.02 is: 1,207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.73 : 1,979.13 = 875.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.73/1,979.13 = 875.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.73x = 1,979.13 × 875.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.73x = 1,731,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,778.33/1,434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.04

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