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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.10, 1,872.41 and 878.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.10, 1,872.41 and 878.53 is: 1,317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.10 : 1,872.41 = 878.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.10/1,872.41 = 878.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.10x = 1,872.41 × 878.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.10x = 1,644,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,968.36/1,248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.98

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