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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.63, 1,933.44 and 876.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.63, 1,933.44 and 876.75 is: 1,209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.63 : 1,933.44 = 876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.63/1,933.44 = 876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.63x = 1,933.44 × 876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.63x = 1,695,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,137.91/1,401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.41

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