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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.38, 1,935.36 and 878.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.38, 1,935.36 and 878.58 is: 1,212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.38 : 1,935.36 = 878.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.38/1,935.36 = 878.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.38x = 1,935.36 × 878.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.38x = 1,700,368.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,368.59/1,402.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.49

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