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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.75, 1,935.95 and 871.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.75, 1,935.95 and 871.49 is: 1,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.75 : 1,935.95 = 871.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.75/1,935.95 = 871.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.75x = 1,935.95 × 871.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.75x = 1,687,161.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,161.07/1,402.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.75

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