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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.88, 2,183.02 and 873.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.88, 2,183.02 and 873.74 is: 1,205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.88 : 2,183.02 = 873.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.88/2,183.02 = 873.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.88x = 2,183.02 × 873.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.88x = 1,907,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,378.80/1,581.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.77

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