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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.58, 1,664.77 and 878.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.58, 1,664.77 and 878.91 is: 1,316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.58 : 1,664.77 = 878.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.58/1,664.77 = 878.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.58x = 1,664.77 × 878.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.58x = 1,463,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,183.00/1,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.31

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