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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.64, 1,726.58 and 878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.64, 1,726.58 and 878.76 is: 1,213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.64 : 1,726.58 = 878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.64/1,726.58 = 878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.64x = 1,726.58 × 878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.64x = 1,517,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,249.44/1,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.18

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