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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.59, 2,073.70 and 873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.59, 2,073.70 and 873.32 is: 1,205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.59 : 2,073.70 = 873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.59/2,073.70 = 873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.59x = 2,073.70 × 873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.59x = 1,811,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,003.68/1,502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.25

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