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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.15, 1,570.86 and 878.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.15, 1,570.86 and 878.49 is: 1,213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.15 : 1,570.86 = 878.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.15/1,570.86 = 878.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.15x = 1,570.86 × 878.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.15x = 1,379,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,984.80/1,137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.55

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