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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.60, 1,980.92 and 876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.60, 1,980.92 and 876.26 is: 1,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.60 : 1,980.92 = 876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.60/1,980.92 = 876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.60x = 1,980.92 × 876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.60x = 1,735,801.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,801.53/1,435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.11

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