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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.83, 1,663.65 and 878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.83, 1,663.65 and 878.16 is: 1,315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.83 : 1,663.65 = 878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.83/1,663.65 = 878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.83x = 1,663.65 × 878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.83x = 1,460,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,950.88/1,110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.19

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