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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.44, 1,934.68 and 877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.44, 1,934.68 and 877.76 is: 1,211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.44 : 1,934.68 = 877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.44/1,934.68 = 877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.44x = 1,934.68 × 877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.44x = 1,698,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,184.72/1,401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.74

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