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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.39, 2,182.27 and 873.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.39, 2,182.27 and 873.23 is: 1,205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.39 : 2,182.27 = 873.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.39/2,182.27 = 873.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.39x = 2,182.27 × 873.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.39x = 1,905,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,610.54/1,581.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.02

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