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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.15, 1,862.33 and 878.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.15, 1,862.33 and 878.27 is: 1,317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.15 : 1,862.33 = 878.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.15/1,862.33 = 878.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.15x = 1,862.33 × 878.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.15x = 1,635,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,614.87/1,241.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.83

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