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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.09, 2,074.21 and 873.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.09, 2,074.21 and 873.58 is: 1,205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.09 : 2,074.21 = 873.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.09/2,074.21 = 873.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.09x = 2,074.21 × 873.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.09x = 1,811,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,988.37/1,503.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.51

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