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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.50, 1,406.88 and 873.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.50, 1,406.88 and 873.01 is: 1,303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.50 : 1,406.88 = 873.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.50/1,406.88 = 873.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.50x = 1,406.88 × 873.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.50x = 1,228,223.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,223.83/942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.16

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