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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.84, 1,457.18 and 878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.84, 1,457.18 and 878.48 is: 1,212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.84 : 1,457.18 = 878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.84/1,457.18 = 878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.84x = 1,457.18 × 878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.84x = 1,280,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,103.84/1,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.41

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