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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.01, 1,782.96 and 878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.01, 1,782.96 and 878.04 is: 1,322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.01 : 1,782.96 = 878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.01/1,782.96 = 878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.01x = 1,782.96 × 878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.01x = 1,565,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,510.20/1,184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.21

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