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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.54, 1,980.99 and 876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.54, 1,980.99 and 876.94 is: 1,210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.54 : 1,980.99 = 876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.54/1,980.99 = 876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.54x = 1,980.99 × 876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.54x = 1,737,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,215.56/1,435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.15

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