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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.77, 1,601.22 and 878.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.77, 1,601.22 and 878.51 is: 1,213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.77 : 1,601.22 = 878.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.77/1,601.22 = 878.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.77x = 1,601.22 × 878.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.77x = 1,406,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,690.14/1,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.95

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