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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.16, 1,774.24 and 878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.16, 1,774.24 and 878.40 is: 1,315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.16 : 1,774.24 = 878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.16/1,774.24 = 878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.16x = 1,774.24 × 878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.16x = 1,558,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,492.42/1,185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.01

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