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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.92, 1,935.54 and 878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.92, 1,935.54 and 878.76 is: 1,212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.92 : 1,935.54 = 878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.92/1,935.54 = 878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.92x = 1,935.54 × 878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.92x = 1,700,875.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,875.13/1,402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.38

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