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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.04, 1,752.66 and 878.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.04, 1,752.66 and 878.28 is: 1,210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.04 : 1,752.66 = 878.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.04/1,752.66 = 878.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.04x = 1,752.66 × 878.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.04x = 1,539,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,326.22/1,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.12

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