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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.46, 1,748.48 and 878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.46, 1,748.48 and 878.34 is: 1,319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.46 : 1,748.48 = 878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.46/1,748.48 = 878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.46x = 1,748.48 × 878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.46x = 1,535,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,755.53/1,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.99

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