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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.30, 1,725.48 and 878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.30, 1,725.48 and 878.16 is: 1,210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.30 : 1,725.48 = 878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.30/1,725.48 = 878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.30x = 1,725.48 × 878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.30x = 1,515,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,247.52/1,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.94

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