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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.28, 1,931.78 and 876.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.28, 1,931.78 and 876.02 is: 1,209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.28 : 1,931.78 = 876.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.28/1,931.78 = 876.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.28x = 1,931.78 × 876.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.28x = 1,692,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,270.45/1,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.39

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