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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.55, 1,601.03 and 878.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.55, 1,601.03 and 878.56 is: 1,214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.55 : 1,601.03 = 878.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.55/1,601.03 = 878.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.55x = 1,601.03 × 878.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.55x = 1,406,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,600.92/1,158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.10

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