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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.22, 1,934.45 and 870.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.22, 1,934.45 and 870.96 is: 1,201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.22 : 1,934.45 = 870.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.22/1,934.45 = 870.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.22x = 1,934.45 × 870.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.22x = 1,684,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,834.74/1,402.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.55

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