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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.20, 1,934.88 and 878.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.20, 1,934.88 and 878.12 is: 1,212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.20 : 1,934.88 = 878.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.20/1,934.88 = 878.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.20x = 1,934.88 × 878.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.20x = 1,699,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,056.83/1,401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.57

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