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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.76, 1,936.10 and 878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.76, 1,936.10 and 878.44 is: 1,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.76 : 1,936.10 = 878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.76/1,936.10 = 878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.76x = 1,936.10 × 878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.76x = 1,700,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,747.68/1,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.43

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