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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.76, 1,909.64 and 878.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.76, 1,909.64 and 878.12 is: 1,314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.76 : 1,909.64 = 878.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.76/1,909.64 = 878.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.76x = 1,909.64 × 878.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.76x = 1,676,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,893.08/1,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.43

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