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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.52, 2,177.04 and 873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.52, 2,177.04 and 873 is: 1,309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.52 : 2,177.04 = 873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.52/2,177.04 = 873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.52x = 2,177.04 × 873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.52x = 1,900,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,555.92/1,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.36

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