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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.73, 1,981.28 and 876.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.73, 1,981.28 and 876.22 is: 1,209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.73 : 1,981.28 = 876.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.73/1,981.28 = 876.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.73x = 1,981.28 × 876.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.73x = 1,736,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,034.40/1,435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.17

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