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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.74, 1,932.21 and 875.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.74, 1,932.21 and 875.86 is: 1,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.74 : 1,932.21 = 875.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.74/1,932.21 = 875.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.74x = 1,932.21 × 875.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.74x = 1,692,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,345.45/1,400.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.18

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