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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.77, 1,934.41 and 878.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.77, 1,934.41 and 878.09 is: 1,211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.77 : 1,934.41 = 878.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.77/1,934.41 = 878.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.77x = 1,934.41 × 878.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.77x = 1,698,572.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,572.01/1,401.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.74

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