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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.13, 1,935.54 and 878.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.13, 1,935.54 and 878.46 is: 1,212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.13 : 1,935.54 = 878.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.13/1,935.54 = 878.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.13x = 1,935.54 × 878.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.13x = 1,700,294.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,294.47/1,402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.66

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