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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.51, 1,619.55 and 878.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.51, 1,619.55 and 878.22 is: 1,212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.51 : 1,619.55 = 878.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.51/1,619.55 = 878.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.51x = 1,619.55 × 878.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.51x = 1,422,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,321.20/1,173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.02

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