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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.97, 1,935.48 and 871.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.97, 1,935.48 and 871.71 is: 1,202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.97 : 1,935.48 = 871.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.97/1,935.48 = 871.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.97x = 1,935.48 × 871.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.97x = 1,687,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,187.80/1,402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.58

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