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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.53, 1,833.84 and 878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.53, 1,833.84 and 878.04 is: 1,313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.53 : 1,833.84 = 878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.53/1,833.84 = 878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.53x = 1,833.84 × 878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.53x = 1,610,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,184.87/1,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.87

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