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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.46, 2,953.71 and 873.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.46, 2,953.71 and 873.58 is: 1,310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.46 : 2,953.71 = 873.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.46/2,953.71 = 873.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.46x = 2,953.71 × 873.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.46x = 2,580,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,301.98/1,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.82

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