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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.64, 1,726.50 and 878.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.64, 1,726.50 and 878.08 is: 1,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.64 : 1,726.50 = 878.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.64/1,726.50 = 878.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.64x = 1,726.50 × 878.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.64x = 1,516,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,005.12/1,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.21

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