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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.93, 1,933.95 and 870.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.93, 1,933.95 and 870.39 is: 1,200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.93 : 1,933.95 = 870.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.93/1,933.95 = 870.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.93x = 1,933.95 × 870.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.93x = 1,683,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,290.74/1,401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.70

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