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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.12, 1,808.40 and 878.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.12, 1,808.40 and 878.18 is: 1,314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.12 : 1,808.40 = 878.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.12/1,808.40 = 878.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.12x = 1,808.40 × 878.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.12x = 1,588,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,100.71/1,208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.52

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