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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.26, 1,616.28 and 878.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.26, 1,616.28 and 878.42 is: 1,210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.26 : 1,616.28 = 878.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.26/1,616.28 = 878.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.26x = 1,616.28 × 878.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.26x = 1,419,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,772.68/1,173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.11

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