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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.38, 1,867.08 and 878.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.38, 1,867.08 and 878.38 is: 1,317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.38 : 1,867.08 = 878.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.38/1,867.08 = 878.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.38x = 1,867.08 × 878.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.38x = 1,640,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,005.73/1,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.93

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