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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.64, 1,401.60 and 876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.64, 1,401.60 and 876.24 is: 1,208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.64 : 1,401.60 = 876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.64/1,401.60 = 876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.64x = 1,401.60 × 876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.64x = 1,228,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,137.98/1,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.04

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