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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.71, 1,933.47 and 878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.71, 1,933.47 and 878.04 is: 1,211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.71 : 1,933.47 = 878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.71/1,933.47 = 878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.71x = 1,933.47 × 878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.71x = 1,697,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,664.00/1,401.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.14

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