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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.28, 1,863.02 and 878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.28, 1,863.02 and 878.16 is: 1,314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.28 : 1,863.02 = 878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.28/1,863.02 = 878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.28x = 1,863.02 × 878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.28x = 1,636,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,029.64/1,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.84

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