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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.87, 2,029.63 and 873.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.87, 2,029.63 and 873.15 is: 1,204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.87 : 2,029.63 = 873.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.87/2,029.63 = 873.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.87x = 2,029.63 × 873.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.87x = 1,772,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,171.43/1,470.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.85

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