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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.65, 1,455.77 and 878.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.65, 1,455.77 and 878.64 is: 1,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.65 : 1,455.77 = 878.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.65/1,455.77 = 878.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.65x = 1,455.77 × 878.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.65x = 1,279,097.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,097.75/1,057.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.38

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