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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.28, 2,106.36 and 876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.28, 2,106.36 and 876.94 is: 1,315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.28 : 2,106.36 = 876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.28/2,106.36 = 876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.28x = 2,106.36 × 876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.28x = 1,847,151.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,151.34/1,404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.37

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