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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.23, 2,074.39 and 873.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.23, 2,074.39 and 873.72 is: 1,205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.23 : 2,074.39 = 873.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.23/2,074.39 = 873.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.23x = 2,074.39 × 873.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.23x = 1,812,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,441.22/1,503.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.70

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