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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.84, 1,526.46 and 878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.84, 1,526.46 and 878.76 is: 1,314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.84 : 1,526.46 = 878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.84/1,526.46 = 878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.84x = 1,526.46 × 878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.84x = 1,341,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,391.99/1,020.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.01

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