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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.37, 1,933.09 and 876.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.37, 1,933.09 and 876.49 is: 1,209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.37 : 1,933.09 = 876.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.37/1,933.09 = 876.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.37x = 1,933.09 × 876.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.37x = 1,694,334.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,334.05/1,401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.06

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