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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.87, 1,418.07 and 878.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.87, 1,418.07 and 878.64 is: 1,213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.87 : 1,418.07 = 878.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.87/1,418.07 = 878.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.87x = 1,418.07 × 878.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.87x = 1,245,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,973.02/1,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.37

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