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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.54, 2,073.51 and 873.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.54, 2,073.51 and 873.27 is: 1,205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.54 : 2,073.51 = 873.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.54/2,073.51 = 873.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.54x = 2,073.51 × 873.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.54x = 1,810,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,734.08/1,502.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.12

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