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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.40, 1,944.81 and 870.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.40, 1,944.81 and 870.95 is: 1,201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.40 : 1,944.81 = 870.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.40/1,944.81 = 870.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.40x = 1,944.81 × 870.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.40x = 1,693,837.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,837.13/1,409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.81

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