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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,739.72, 2,607.96 and 873.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,739.72, 2,607.96 and 873.02 is: 1,308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,739.72 : 2,607.96 = 873.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,739.72/2,607.96 = 873.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,739.72x = 2,607.96 × 873.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,739.72x = 2,276,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,801.24/1,739.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.72

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