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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.59, 1,707.88 and 878.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.59, 1,707.88 and 878.96 is: 1,318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.59 : 1,707.88 = 878.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.59/1,707.88 = 878.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.59x = 1,707.88 × 878.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.59x = 1,501,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,165.36/1,138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.45

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