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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.04, 1,931.76 and 876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.04, 1,931.76 and 876.78 is: 1,209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.04 : 1,931.76 = 876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.04/1,931.76 = 876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.04x = 1,931.76 × 876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.04x = 1,693,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,728.53/1,400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.77

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