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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.81, 1,312.54 and 737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.81, 1,312.54 and 737.12 is: 1,107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.81 : 1,312.54 = 737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.81/1,312.54 = 737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.81x = 1,312.54 × 737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.81x = 967,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,500.92/873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.22

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