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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.52, 2,297.60 and 873.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.52, 2,297.60 and 873.71 is: 1,310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.52 : 2,297.60 = 873.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.52/2,297.60 = 873.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.52x = 2,297.60 × 873.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.52x = 2,007,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,443.51/1,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.75

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