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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.09, 2,074.14 and 873.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.09, 2,074.14 and 873.79 is: 1,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.09 : 2,074.14 = 873.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.09/2,074.14 = 873.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.09x = 2,074.14 × 873.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.09x = 1,812,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,357.61/1,503.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.75

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