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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.13, 1,865.03 and 878.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.13, 1,865.03 and 878.63 is: 1,318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.13 : 1,865.03 = 878.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.13/1,865.03 = 878.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.13x = 1,865.03 × 878.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.13x = 1,638,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,657.59/1,243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.18

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