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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.23, 2,074.41 and 873.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.23, 2,074.41 and 873.74 is: 1,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.23 : 2,074.41 = 873.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.23/2,074.41 = 873.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.23x = 2,074.41 × 873.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.23x = 1,812,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,500.18/1,503.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.74

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