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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.08, 1,621.44 and 878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.08, 1,621.44 and 878.88 is: 1,213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.08 : 1,621.44 = 878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.08/1,621.44 = 878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.08x = 1,621.44 × 878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.08x = 1,425,051.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,051.19/1,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.76

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