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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.76, 1,935.73 and 878.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.76, 1,935.73 and 878.70 is: 1,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.76 : 1,935.73 = 878.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.76/1,935.73 = 878.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.76x = 1,935.73 × 878.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.76x = 1,700,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,923.42/1,401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.42

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