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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.36, 1,619.36 and 878.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.36, 1,619.36 and 878.11 is: 1,211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.36 : 1,619.36 = 878.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.36/1,619.36 = 878.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.36x = 1,619.36 × 878.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.36x = 1,421,976.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,976.21/1,173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.88

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