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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.92, 1,981.36 and 876.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.92, 1,981.36 and 876.41 is: 1,209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.92 : 1,981.36 = 876.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.92/1,981.36 = 876.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.92x = 1,981.36 × 876.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.92x = 1,736,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,483.72/1,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.32

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