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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402, 1,934.40 and 878.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402, 1,934.40 and 878.08 is: 1,211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402 : 1,934.40 = 878.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402/1,934.40 = 878.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402x = 1,934.40 × 878.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402x = 1,698,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,557.95/1,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.52

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