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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.12, 2,074.40 and 873.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.12, 2,074.40 and 873.68 is: 1,205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.12 : 2,074.40 = 873.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.12/2,074.40 = 873.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.12x = 2,074.40 × 873.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.12x = 1,812,361.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,361.79/1,503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.73

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