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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.87, 1,933.79 and 876.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.87, 1,933.79 and 876.99 is: 1,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.87 : 1,933.79 = 876.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.87/1,933.79 = 876.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.87x = 1,933.79 × 876.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.87x = 1,695,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,910.11/1,401.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.75

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