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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.20, 1,932.73 and 876.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.20, 1,932.73 and 876.32 is: 1,208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.20 : 1,932.73 = 876.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.20/1,932.73 = 876.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.20x = 1,932.73 × 876.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.20x = 1,693,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,689.95/1,401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.74

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