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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.84, 1,533.48 and 878.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.84, 1,533.48 and 878.72 is: 1,214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.84 : 1,533.48 = 878.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.84/1,533.48 = 878.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.84x = 1,533.48 × 878.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.84x = 1,347,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,499.55/1,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.14

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